# Celebratory Cork Sneakers Nike Released These Sneakers to Celebrate Golden State's NBA Finals Win By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-states-nba-finals-win References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/6/nikeid-premium-cork-air-force-1-collection) & [sneakerfiles](https://www.sneakerfiles.com/nikeid-air-force-1-nba-finals-premium-cork-collection/) Sporting giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition) has just released two new pairs of sneakers in honor of [Golden State's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-kiss) [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-championship-bottles) finals win last night. The special edition sneakers are made of eco-friendly black cork with gold speckled detailing throughout the Airforce 1 High and Air Force 1 Low styles. Inspired by the winning team and the infamous locker room celebrations that always follow the league's biggest game of the year, the new designs are available through Nike's customizable line NikeiD. Fans are able to use the style as a base for online customization so they can be a part of Golden State's moment of glory. This commemorative customized experience is great for super fans who have been following Golden State since their loss at last year's finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Sneakers:** The release of customizable sneakers allows fans to personalize their footwear and be a part of a celebratory moment. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The use of eco-friendly cork material in sneakers demonstrates a growing trend towards sustainable and environmentally-friendly fashion. - **Sports Team Collaboration:** Collaborations between sports teams and fashion brands create limited edition products that cater to the dedicated fan base. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Apparel:** The sports apparel industry can innovate by offering more customizable options for fans to personalize their merchandise. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can capitalize on the use of eco-friendly materials like cork to create more environmentally-conscious footwear. - **Collaborative Marketing:** Collaborative marketing between fashion brands and sports teams presents an opportunity for both industries to expand their reach and engage with passionate fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NBA Championship Beer Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-championship-bottles.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Embroidered Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-6.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-gold-1.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md)