# Hip-Hop-Inspired Sneakers Nike Unveils Its Latest 'Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunks' Sneakers By Mickey Phoon | Published 2023-04-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphopinspired-sneakers References: [sneakernews](https://sneakernews.com/2023/04/05/run-the-jewels-nike-sb-dunk-do9404-400-dx4356-600/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) has revealed its latest hip-hop-inspired sneakers, the Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunks. The sneakers are made in collaboration with the hip-hop group Run The Jewels, which consists of rappers El-P and Killer Mike. Run The Jewels are known for its political hip-hop subgenre of music regarding social issues in the United States. The sneakers contain two different models: the Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunk Low and the Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunk High. The first pair of sneakers contain bright and dark blue colors with suede panels. The sneakers have the Nike logo branding on the lateral sides in pink. The sneakers also have Nike branding on the tongues and the heel tab in gold. The second pair of sneakers contains black uppers and [faux fur overlays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-tweed-1) in pink. There are gold lace dubraes on the pink lacing system, and the Nike logo branding on the lateral side is matte gray. The sneakers will be available on April 20. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 15% - 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 - **Hip-hop Sneakers:** Hip-hop-inspired sneakers are becoming a trend in the fashion industry. - **Collaborative Sneaker Designs:** Collaborations with popular musicians are a rising trend in the sneaker industry. - **Limited-edition Sneaker Drops:** Limited-edition sneaker releases are a growing trend in the sneaker industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Collaborating with popular musicians to create limited-edition sneakers can disrupt the current fashion industry. - **Music Industry:** Collaborating with sneaker companies to design sneakers can disrupt traditional revenue streams in the music industry. - **Sports Retail Industry:** Hip-hop-inspired limited-edition sneakers can create opportunities for sports retail companies to cater to a new and diverse target market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1.md) - [Stylish Footwear Collab Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-nike-sb-dunk-low.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md)