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# Hypercolor Jungle Cat Kicks
The Nike Air Royalty Hi are Fit for a King

By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-11-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-royalty
References: [formatmag](http://www.formatmag.com/fashion/nike-air-royality/) & [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/2010/11/01/nike-air-royalty-hi-leopard-pack-black-wolf-grey/)

The leopard just may take the lion's title as "King of the Jungle" if these [leopard skin-patterned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) Air Royalty kicks have anything to do with it.

The Nike Air Royalty Hi come in three very different color options. Choose from a black or wolf gray colorway for a more conservative look, or opt for [magenta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple) if neon is your thing. Take a look at the gallery to see shots of all three Nike Air Royalty Hi styles.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Leopard Print Sneakers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating animal prints into footwear designs.
- **Colorful Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the shoe market by offering vibrant and bold color options for consumers.
- **Patterned Shoes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by introducing unique and unconventional patterns on shoes.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore and capitalize on the trend of incorporating animal prints into footwear designs.
- **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can innovate by offering a wide range of vibrant and bold color options for consumers.
- **Footwear Design:** Footwear designers can create disruptive innovations by introducing unique and unconventional patterns on shoes.

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