# Metallic Shoe Designs Nike's Presto Silhouette is Being Released with a Futuristic Twist By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-shoe References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2016/08/02/nike-air-presto-metal-mesh/) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/nike-air-presto-metal-mesh) The metallic shoes designed by [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc) in the shape of the 'Presto' silhouette are both modern and fashion-forward, The [futuristic sneaker designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-air-max-dn8) are appropriately titled 'Metal Mesh,' for their metallic features. The shoe comes in several colors including silver, gray, white and black -- all of which maintain the shoe's neutral but modern theme. The futuristic aspect of these sneakers come with their [metallic accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-low-method-of-make-v3) -- one being a silver chain link design that covers the front of the shoe while the other is a silver feature that is used to hold the shoe's laces. These metallic shoes offer a fashionable design for Nike lovers who are looking to wear sneakers that are simultaneously muted and modern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Metallic Shoe Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by incorporating metallic accents into shoe designs. - **Futuristic Sneaker Designs:** Disruptive innovation potential in the fashion industry by creating sneakers with metallic features and modern themes. - **Fashion-forward Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the apparel industry by offering sneakers that are both fashionable and modern. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** Incorporating metallic accents into shoe designs can disrupt the traditional footwear market. - **Fashion Industry:** Creating sneakers with metallic features and modern themes can disrupt the fashion industry by offering new and unique styles. - **Apparel Industry:** Offering sneakers that are both fashionable and modern can disrupt the apparel industry by providing customers with innovative footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-premium-sneaker.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-moto-2k.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1.md) - [Black Metallic Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-premium-1.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-shox-magia.md) - [Monochromatic Metallic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa.md) - [Iridescent Performance Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-egg.md) - [Chromatic Overlaid Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter.md)