# Metal Mint Sneakers Nike Air Max Wavy Copper has a Realistic Metal Wave By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-wavy-copper References: [kixandthecity](http://www.kixandthecity.com/nike-air-max-wavy-copper/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/) The Nike Air Max Wavy Copper adds a touch of expensive class to the sneakers. The shoe is inspired by the recently released [Copper Nike Foamposite One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite-one-1) and has a [black nubuck upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble) with a copper wave that wraps the shoe, along with [copper accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver) and a black outsole. The Nike Air Max Wavy Copper is a creative shoe and will be sold at select Nike stores, making the shoe not only good looking but exclusive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 55% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Metallic Sneakers:** Shoes with metallic elements continue to captivate consumers and provide opportunities to experiment with different metals and designs. - **Exclusive Footwear:** Limited-edition releases and distribution through select channels can create hype and increase demand for footwear. - **Inspiration as Design Element:** Drawing inspiration from other popular products can offer new possibilities for shoe design and appeal to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Metallic sneakers can cater to fashion-conscious consumers who want footwear that is not only comfortable but also stylish and trendy. - **Sports:** Metallic sneakers can also target athletes who want shoes that are both functional and eye-catching, giving them a sense of confidence on and off the field. - **Luxury Goods:** Sneakers with metallic accents can also appeal to consumers in the luxury goods industry who are willing to pay a premium for footwear that is rare and unique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Metallic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa.md) - [Iridescent Performance Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-egg.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-moto-2k.md) - [Silver Foil Logo Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-open-colorway.md) - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-gold-1.md) - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md)