# Criss-Cross Velcro Sneakers The Nike Air Fear of God 180 Arrives in a Light Bone Colorway Option By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-of-god-180 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-air-fear-of-god-180-light-bone-release-date-price/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hanzuying/?utm_source=ig_embed) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1) continues to work in collaboration with both Fear of God and Jerry Lorenzo, releasing a Nike Air Fear of God 180 sneaker in a colorway entitled 'Light Bone.' The silhouette boasts a mid-cut ankle and highlights a chukka-like overall design. The uppers are constructed from [premium leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey) and boast adjustable elements using a unique enclosure system. The spotlight hits the double straps complete in a criss-cross formation wrapping around the forefoot all the way to the heel area. The uppers sit on top of the signature Zoom Air foundation unit and branding accents are infused in the form of a Swoosh over the heel and Fear of God tags at the midsoles alongside a blue tonal accent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Sneaker Design:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate on sneaker designs, pairing unique aesthetics with innovative enclosure systems and premium materials. - **Hybrid Footwear:** Opportunity to explore hybrid sneaker designs that incorporate elements of chukka boots and mid-cut ankle boots for a unique and versatile aesthetic. - **Adjustability Features:** Opportunity to incorporate adjustable elements in sneaker designs for optimal fit and customization for individual consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations and innovative design elements for their sneaker collections to attract consumers looking for unique and premium footwear. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can incorporate hybrid designs and adjustability features in their sneaker collections for optimal performance and style on and off the court. - **Retail:** Retailers can stock and market collaborative and innovative sneaker designs to cater to the ever-growing consumer demand for unique and premium footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze-1.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Textural Check-Adorned Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-1.md) - [Grey Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Chromatic Overlaid Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md)