# Pebble-Patterned Sneakers The Nike Air Safari Classic Stone Sneakers Look Covered in Stones By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-safari-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/02/26/nike-air-safari-vntg-classic-stone/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone-colorway) Air Safari 'Classic Stone' sneakers are here in time for the mild weather to start reminding us spring and summer are coming. This mild-toned sneaker is essentially a leisure shoe as most Nike Air sneakers are. This one is released with a colorway called Classic Stone and features a [few different shades of gray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey) (but not quite 50 shades, so don't get excited). The main design feature on these sneakers is the [pebble pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) that dominates the front lower section and the heel. With small dark grey spots placed in random order on top of a lighter grey, the design looks similar to gravel pebbles on concrete. The bottom of the shoe is accented by a royal blue sole that creeps up and is visible from the side of the shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pebble-patterned Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new patterns and textures for footwear to create unique design concepts. - **Mild-toned Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine understated color palettes with bold design elements to create visually striking footwear. - **Leisure Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sneakers that prioritize comfort and style for casual wear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative materials and patterns into footwear designs for enhanced consumer appeal. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional design elements and color combinations to push the boundaries of traditional fashion trends. - **Athletic Wear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sporty aesthetics with fashion-forward design elements to create versatile athletic footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neutral Tonal Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone-colorway.md) - [Earthy Tonal Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Neutral Stealthy Synthetic Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acg-phassad.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Dynamic Layered Bright Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-wave.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Grey Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey.md) - [Yellow Patterned Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-gold-2.md)