# Japanese Crane-Themed Sneakers Nike's Iconic Air Force 1 Launches a Milky Stork Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2021-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milky-stork References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/nike-air-force-1-low-white-photon-dust-black-chile-red-da8482-100-info) Nike gives its iconic Air Force 1 sneaker model a new colorway update with the introduction of the 'Milky Stork' palette. It is made with inspiration drawn from a Japanese crane. This influence can be seen throughout the contrasting panels. The top of the shoe is marked with a bright red tongue tag that reads "Nike Air" on top of black tongue and laces. The shoe boasts a white base foundation. The side of the shoe has a light teal Swoosh with a matte finish with the same tone at the heel tab section. At the rear quarter, there is a small embroidery showing a crane taking flight before the teal tonal midsole and black outsole finished the design. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Sneaker Colorways:** Opportunities to create sneaker colorways based on different inspirations from nature, allowing brands to bring in new aspects of environmental sustainability by using non-traditional materials. - **Animal-inspired Designs:** In the era of eco-friendliness, animal-inspired designs become more common, offering opportunities for brands to create ethical designs that do not include animal leather or furs. - **Eastern Aesthetic-based Products:** There is a rising trend in Eastern culture, leading to an increase in opportunities to bring Eastern aesthetic-based products to global clothing brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Footwear:** The fashion and footwear industry can gain inspiration from nature and incorporate it into their designs, creating eco-friendly and sustainable product lines. - **Environmental Preservation:** The field of environmental preservation benefits from collaborations with fashion brands, providing new sources of revenue and increased awareness for protecting the environment. - **Travel and Tourism:** Increasing interest in Eastern culture leads to opportunities for travel and tourism industry, by incorporating the local Japanese culture into their tours and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Embroidered Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-6.md) - [Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-2.md) - [Sushi Restaurant-Collab Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-club.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md)