# Pastel Bubble Letter-Branded Sneakers These Air More Uptempos Boast an 'Island Green' Colorway By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-green References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/7/nike-air-more-uptempo-island-green) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/us/en_us/) Recently, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway) updated its popular [Air More Uptempo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-more-uptempo-4) silhouette with a fresh colorway dubbed 'Island Green,' due its inclusion of a light pastel turquoise on the uppers. Like previously released variations of the Air More Uptempo, the sneakers feature statement branding across the sides of their uppers, with the word "Air" spelled out in large bubble letters that increase in size with the shape of the silhouette. On the sides of the midsoles, as well as on the toes and tongues, Nike's classic [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) logo is featured in a minimal fashion. More boldly, the Swoosh logo is featured on the backs of the heels in a gel-like material that sticks out from the rest of the leather material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pastel Sneaker Colorways:** Opportunity for brands to explore and release sneakers with pastel colorways, tapping into the demand for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Statement Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to incorporate large bubble letters and bold branding on sneakers, creating a distinctive and memorable design. - **Minimal Logo Placement:** Brands can explore minimal logo placement on sneakers, focusing on small and subtle details that enhance the overall design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage pastel colorways and statement branding trends to create innovative and stylish sneaker options for consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with sneaker companies to incorporate pastel colorways and statement branding into their apparel lines, offering unique and cohesive fashion-forward looks. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can assist sneaker brands in developing creative campaigns that highlight the unique features of pastel-colored sneakers and statement branding, targeting fashion-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Dual-Tonal Plush Functional Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-uptempo-low.md) - [Gradient Footwear Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bubble-sundial.md) - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Tropical-Inspired Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-and-teal.md) - [Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-bubble.md) - [Green-Tinged Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-aura.md) - [Pale Green-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abundance-colorway.md)