# Meat-Eating Sneakers The Nike 2010 Spring Air Carnivore is Like a Time Machine for Your Feet By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-2010-spring-air-carnivore References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/04/nike-2010-spring-air-carnivore-retro/) & [wishatl](http://wishatl.com/cms/product/) You want the 90s? You got the 90s! The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-terra-humara) 2010 Spring Air Carnivore offers more retro than you can shake a Discman at. Once a very popular cross trainer, this shoe is being given the chance to see the light once again. So, put on that [Savage Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savage-x-fenty-3) album, tie up those Mod Robes and go get yourself a pair now! Now I know you have been secretly yearning for some quality footwear that has a [turquoise/zebra patterned color scheme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-turquoise). Don't be ashamed; so have I. The Nike 2010 Spring Air Carnivore is more than just a flashy piece of nostalgia, it is actually probably one of the most durable runners you'll ever own--just look at that sole! I wonder what else they're going to bring back from that decade? Fingers crossed for Cherry Coke! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Footwear:** The resurgence of nostalgic shoe designs presents an opportunity for brands to tap into consumers' desire for vintage styles. - **Durable Running Shoes:** The Nike 2010 Spring Air Carnivore showcases the demand for durable running shoes, opening up opportunities for brands to innovate and create long-lasting athletic footwear. - **Patterned Color Schemes:** The popularity of the turquoise/zebra patterned color scheme on the Nike 2010 Spring Air Carnivore suggests a growing trend for bold and unconventional designs in footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can leverage retro designs, durability, and unconventional color schemes to attract consumers looking for unique and long-lasting shoes. - **Fashion:** The revival of retro designs in footwear opens up new opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate nostalgic elements into their collections. - **Athletic Apparel:** The demand for durable running shoes highlights a potential market for athletic apparel brands to create high-performance products that cater to athletes' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-terra-humara.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Y2K Era Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-exploraid.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.md) - [Retro Leather Sneaker Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-3.md) - [Nostalgic Millennium Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-v2k-run.md) - [Retro Brightly Accented Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze.md)