# Lumber Kicks Michael Lau Designs Nike SB Faux Wooden Shoes By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-lau-nike-sb-faux-wooden-shoe References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/09/18/new-nike-sb-faux-wood-design-by-michael-lau/) & [michaellau-art](http://www.michaellau-art.com/) Designed by Michael Lau, in a collaborative effort with [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo) SB to celebrate Lau's Gardener Toys' 10th Anniversary, the new Nike SB Faux Wood shoes are set to release October 3, 2009 in Los Angleles. The boot's bark is a light brown and the innovative low-tops would go very nicely with a certain pair of [wooden sunglasses](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manic-wood-sunglasses). **Implications** - Taking the [aesthetics of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog) and incorporating them into fashion is one way to pay homage to the beauty of the great outdoors. The natural world is full of stunning textures, colors and shapes. Designers in any industry can always find inspiration by simply taking a step outside and seeing the magnificent features that are all around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Designers in the fashion industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating the aesthetics of nature into their designs. - **Collaborative Limited Editions:** Creating collaborative limited edition products to celebrate anniversaries or special occasions can create buzz and attract loyal customers. - **Inspired by Nature Accessories:** Designing accessories inspired by natural elements such as wood can appeal to consumers who appreciate eco-conscious and unique products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating nature-inspired designs into their collections. - **Art Toys:** Art toy industry professionals can take inspiration from collaborative efforts to create limited edition products that celebrate special occasions. - **Eyewear:** Eyewear industry professionals can explore innovative designs by incorporating natural materials like wood into their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Laceless Textural Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorr-greenwood.md) - [Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Collaborative Dramatic Soled Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-boot.md) - [Vegetable-Inspired Tonal Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asparagus-colorway.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md)