# Lightweight Fabric-Inspired Sneakers The Nike Air Max 90 is Now Offered in a Linen Twill Colorway By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-04-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-twill References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/4/nike-air-max-90-linen-twill) & [nike](http://nike.com/?djh) In time for the spring, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-aura) launched a fresh colorway of its iconic [Air Max 90s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-pack), which has been dubbed 'Linen Twill' due to its sleek neutral colors that take inspiration from the lightweight fabric. The sneakers utilize the same chunky build as usual, with a light hue of beige taking over the vast majority of the uppers. This same hue is used on the tongues of the sneakers, the laces, as well as for the branding, with the brand's classic [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) logo included in a minimal fashion on the sides. Accenting the light beige are bits of a deeper rose gold color, which are featured on the uppers with a synthetic material, as well as on the midsoles and outsoles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Fabric-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for innovative sneaker brands to explore the use of lightweight fabrics to create stylish and comfortable footwear. - **Neutral Colorway:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate neutral color palettes into their product offerings, catering to the sleek and minimalist aesthetic. - **Minimalist Branding:** Opportunity for companies to adopt a minimalist approach to branding, with subtle and understated logos that appeal to consumers seeking simplicity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear companies to explore the production of sneakers that utilize lightweight fabrics in unique and stylish ways. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate neutral color palettes into their clothing collections and accessories, offering versatile and minimalist options to consumers. - **Branding:** Opportunity for branding agencies and companies to embrace a minimalist approach to logo design and brand identity, appealing to modern consumers who value simplicity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green-Tinged Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-aura.md) - [Yellow Patterned Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-gold-2.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Multi-Color Spring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse-2.md) - [Woven Textural Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-3.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Neutral Technical Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway-1.md) - [Neutral Tonal Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone-colorway.md)