# Coffin-Inspired Sneakers These Casket Sneakers from Nike are a Piece of Macabre Fashion By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macabre-fashion References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2015/10/27/nike-with-bone-chilling-take-on-this-dunk-high-inspired-by-coffins/) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/10/nike-dunk-high-coffins) Just in time for Halloween, this new release of the 'Dunk High' by Nike puts a macabre fashion spin on a classic sneaker silhouette. The 'Coffin' release features a stark black leather upper resembling the outside of a coffin that's paired alongside an equally grim Nike swoosh detailing on the side. A deep burgundy red outsole brings to mind thoughts of blood that any fan of vampires or the living dead will appreciate. The coffin-mimicking aesthetic comes full circle with a red quilted inner lining resembling the plush inside of a casket that extends outwards towards the heel. With all these decorative details, this Halloween-themed release makes for a perfect macabre fashion accessory that will have you stalking in style as you roam the night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 33% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Halloween-themed Fashion:** There may be a market for other spooky-themed fashion items beyond Halloween. - **Macabre Aesthetics:** Incorporating macabre design elements into non-traditional products could be a unique niche market. - **Novelty Sneakers:** Creating sneakers with unique and unusual designs could be a popular trend among sneaker enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could capitalize on the popularity of Halloween-themed fashion and macabre aesthetics. - **Footwear:** Sneaker companies could tap into the novelty sneaker trend by releasing unique and unconventional designs. - **Holidays:** Other holidays and special occasions (such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, and birthdays) could inspire similarly themed products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Luxurious Textured Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md)