# Faux-Croc Sneakers Nike Released a Brown Faux-Croc Exterior on Its Iconic Air Forces By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauxcroc References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/news/nike-air-force-1-low-07-lv8-croc-baroque-brown/) & [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/news/croc-and-gum-on-the-nike-air-force-1/) [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich) iconic shoe, the Air Force, is in constant reinvention and this time around it welcomes a new faux-croc brown colorway. The 'Nike Air Force 1 Low '07 LV8' may not be for everyone, but sneakerheads will be all over this strangely realistic exterior finish. Nike has experimented with faux-croc before, with more traditional red, black, blue and white colorways. The new release however features a dark brown exterior with a much more shiny exterior. The Nike swoosh is contrasted in [brown suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede). The shoe is finished with gold branding on the tongue and on the back of the shoe. The gold accent complements the entire sneaker and its brown color palette. A polished white midsole and gum rubber outsole round off this faux-croc pair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Faux-croc Sneakers:** Faux-croc material on sneakers offer a unique twist to traditional shoe design and may create new niches for those who look for more stylish yet daring footwear. - **Iconic Shoe Reinventions:** Reinventing iconic shoes such as Nike Air Force 1 may create new interest from sneakerheads who value both design and comfort. - **Shiny Finish Trend:** The trend to have shoes with a shiny exterior finish can create a new market for shoe manufacturers who aim to cater to consumers who want to make a statement with their footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel & Footwear:** The apparel and footwear industry can take advantage of the trend towards more unique and stylish footwear to create new products that appeal to the sneakerhead demographic. - **Fashion & Design:** The use of faux-croc material and innovative shoe design can disrupt the fashion industry and open up opportunities for emerging designers to showcase their work. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from the trend towards various shoe redesigns by providing a wider range of shoe designs and styles to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Faux Reptilian Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc-premium.md) - [Croc Leather Sneaker-Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Stealthy Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pony-hair.md)