# All-Onyx Sneaker Updates These New Black Nike Air Max 95s Modernize a Popular Retro Design By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-black-nike References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/nike-air-max-95-ultra-premium-se) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/?dfgh) Looking to bring a fresh aesthetic to a model that's been well-loved for years, American athletic giant Nike released a new black Nike [Air Max 95](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration). Staying true to most of the model's original silhouette, the company has a decoratively stitched upper sit atop a well-gripped sole -- which comes with bubble-like synthetic accents on its sides. The [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) logo appears minimally on the new black Nike's, as it's shown in the same deep charcoal that the rest of the sneakers are colored. What's most unique about the updated retro model however is its inclusion of thin black strings all along its sides. With this, the new black Nike [Air Max 95s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-3) are a great product for those looking for a sleek pair of sneakers that have a modern look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Updated Retro Design:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation to update and modernize popular retro designs in various industries. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** The trend towards minimalist aesthetics in fashion and design creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sleek and modern products. - **Integration of Decorative Elements:** Incorporating unique decorative elements into existing products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create fresh and visually appealing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry has an opportunity to disrupt by updating and modernizing popular retro sneaker designs with new materials and design elements. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the minimalist aesthetic trend by creating sleek and modern products across various categories, including clothing and accessories. - **Product Design:** In product design, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation by integrating unique decorative elements into existing products, adding visual appeal and creating a unique selling point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Stealthy Blacked Out Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-verse.md) - [Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-trainer.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md) - [Orange-Tinged Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange.md) - [Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-colorway.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md)