# Feminine Retro Sneakers The Iconic Nike Air Force 1 Silhouette is Given a Girly Makeover By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-force References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/1/nike-wmns-air-force-1-high-premium-bleached-lilac-sneaker) & [43einhalb](http://www.43einhalb.com/nike-wmns-air-force-1-07-high-premium-pink-85545) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition) is one of the most iconic sneakers to date. Dating back to 1979, these sneakers have always been a popular footwear choice. Undergoing many iterations since the 2007 revamp, the Nike Air Force 1 now comes in a variety of colorways and prints. The latest addition to the Air Force 1 family is the Bleached Lilac, which features the famed silhouette with a more feminine appeal. In the recognizable high-top style, the Bleached Lilac colorway showcases a [suede and faux woven synthetic upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede) with matching laces in a muted light pink hue. Juxtaposed with the all-over pink upper is a violet ankle strap and olive-toned outsole. This basketball-turned-lifestyle shoe is the first women's-only iteration of the shoe Nike has produced in a very long time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feminine Athletic Footwear:** There is a growing trend towards more feminine designs for athletic footwear, offering a new market for companies to create stylish and functional sportswear. - **Retro Fashion:** Retro-inspired fashion is becoming increasingly popular, creating opportunities for companies to tap into the nostalgia of consumers and update classic designs for a modern audience. - **Personalized Sneaker Design:** Customized or personalized designs are becoming more popular, allowing consumers to create unique and expressive footwear that reflects their personality and style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can capitalize on the growing trend of feminine sneakers by designing products that offer both style and functionality for female athletes and consumers alike. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can benefit from the trend of retro fashion and create marketing campaigns that target consumers who are interested in the nostalgia and charm of classic designs. - **Artificial Intelligence and Footwear Design:** Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can be utilized to create new and innovative personalized and customized footwear designs for consumers on a large scale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Silver Accent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Slip-On Sneaker-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-force-1-lover-wilds.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md)