# Leopard Branding Casual Sneakers Nike's Dunk Low Gets a New Leopard Swoosh Branding Detail By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-swoosh References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/nikes-dunk-low-arrives-with-a-leopard-swoosh) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) adds a new iteration of the iconic [Dunk Low sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6) model for the season that is updated by a Leopard Swoosh as the branding detail. This can be seen on the lateral side of the shoe and is entirely made with recycled materials for a sustainable mindset. It has a [white leather base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway) foundation for a crisp look and is then detailed with a range of olive green to add neutral and earthy hues. The Swoosh panel on the side adds a contrasting hue that rests against the green and white -- all of which sits on top of a white midsole foundation and black outsole. It is rounded out by green laces to finish the look. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of recycled materials in sneaker construction presents an opportunity for sustainable fashion trends. - **Animal Print:** The addition of leopard print in Nike's Dunk Low sneaker design may pave the way for a resurgence of animal print fashion. - **Contrasting Hues:** The use of contrasting hues in the Nike Dunk Low design highlights an opportunity to innovate in color blocking fashion trends. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of sustainable fashion by incorporating recycled materials into their clothing lines. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can keep up with the latest fashion trends by incorporating animal prints, like leopard print, into their sneaker designs. - **Athleisure:** The use of contrasting color hues in athleisure wear presents an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create bold and eye-catching pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-3.md) - [Luxurious Textured Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-low-2.md) - [Triple Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6.md)