# Sleek Kidskin Sneakers The New Khaki Suede Air Force One is a Monochromatic Streetwear Must-Have By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaki-suede-air-force References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/05/27/nike-air-force-1-khaki-suede/) & [bx97.wordpress](http://bx97.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/nike-air-force-1-low-suede-khaki/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway) Air Force One is a classic shoe that has accumulated a significantly large number of loyal followers, and the new Khaki Suede Air Force One is definitely a shoe that will satisfy this group of footwear enthusiasts. Unlike the plethora of other designs and colorways that have been used for the shoe, the Khaki Suede Air Force One is covered entirely in [smooth khaki-colored suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede). The shoe stays true to its one-tone beige theme with beige laces, a beige Nike [swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) and a soft brown rubber sole. Although the Khaki Suede Air Force One may not contain as many colorful contrasts as some of the other models, this new version is much more sophisticated and can be paired easily with a variety of other colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monochromatic Footwear:** Designing footwear with a single color palette presents an opportunity for brands to create sleek and sophisticated options for consumers. - **Loyal Fan Bases:** Cultivating a dedicated following for a specific shoe model can lead to consistent consumer demand and brand loyalty. - **Versatile Pairings:** Creating shoes that can easily be matched with different colors and styles allows consumers to maximize their wardrobe options. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry offers opportunities for brands to explore monochromatic designs and build strong brand loyalties. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from monochromatic footwear options that provide versatile styling opportunities for consumers. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can capitalize on the trend of monochromatic sneakers by creating exclusive collaborations and limited edition releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-2.md) - [Grey Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey.md)