Retro Pony Hair Sneakers

These Air Max 95s Feature a Soft Multicolored Bird-Inspired Upper

Adapting a classic model that's seen a vast variety of new colorways and reworks already, the new Air Max 95s from Nike that are given the title of the 'Pony Hair' pack make use of an usual material, combining premium black leather and soft horse hair.

Although the release date for the new Air Max 95s hasn't been revealed as of yet, the company has provided images of its extravagant update. While the Pony Hair pack isn't made from bird feathers, the colorway is inspired by the Gouldian finch -- a species that's reportedly native to Australia.

With this in mind, Nike covered the sneaker with a design of wavy lines, with each separated by its own solid hue -- including black, red, peach, turquoise and blue.

Pony Hair Sneakers
Opportunity for brands to explore unconventional materials in sneaker design.
Multicolored Upper
Trend towards vibrant and bold colorways in footwear.
Bird-inspired Design
Rise in nature-inspired patterns and prints in sneaker fashion.

Sectors Adopting This

Footwear
Footwear brands can innovate by incorporating unique materials and eye-catching designs into their products.
Fashion
Fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of nature-inspired patterns and prints in their clothing and accessories.
Sports Retail
Sports retailers have an opportunity to offer customers bold and vibrant sneaker options that stand out in the market.
SCORE
4.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 67%
Activity 52%
Freshness 8%

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