# NYC Skyline Sneakers The New Nike SB x HUF Dunk Low Sneaker Pays Homage to Keith Hufnagel By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-hufnagel References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/huf-nike-sb-dunk-low-nyc-fd8775-100-release-date) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/) [Nike SB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema) has officially teamed up with skate brand [HUF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbro-x-huf) to launch an all-new [Dunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3) Low sneaker silhouette, which arrives as a tribute to the brand's late founder Keith Hufnagel, who passed away two years ago due to cancer. In addition, the new silhouette is being offered in three colorways: one that pays homage to New York City, another dedicated to friends and family, and a third that evokes the imagery of San Francisco. No doubt, the headlining sneaker is the NYC model, which leverages a Yankee-themed color scheme. As a result, the shoe's leather uppers feature both white and dark navy panels, while the heels come adorned with an etched illustration of New York's retro skyline. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboarding Sneakers:** Opportunity for sports brands to develop new silhouettes that cater to the skateboarding subculture. - **City-themed Sneakers:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create sneakers that pay homage to iconic cities and landmarks. - **Founder Tribute Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to release limited-edition sneakers as a tribute to a founder or influential figure. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel brands to collaborate with skateboarding brands and develop new products for the skateboarding subculture. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with iconic cities and landmarks and release city-themed products. - **Sneaker Industry:** Opportunity for the sneaker industry to leverage limited-edition releases and create buzz around tributes to founders or influential figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md) - [Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicole-hause.md) - [Stylish Footwear Collab Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-nike-sb-dunk-low.md) - [Blue Tonal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md)