# Vibrant Vintage Footwear The Nike Dunk AC Vintage is a Throwback to Oldschool Streetwear By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-ac-vintage References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/02/22/nike-dunk-ac-vintage) & [store.nike](http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) Dunk AC Vintage shoes come in a variety of colors and have a classic appeal. Decked out in [suede colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha), these sneakers are bursting with freshess, bringing the traditional look and feel of old-school streetwear into contemporary fashion. Available in [red, blue, yellow and orange](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway), the Nike Dunk AC Vintage shoes cover all the basic colors. With these sick kicks, every outfit becomes an homage to past fashion style while remaining current and contemporary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to create retro-inspired sneakers that combine timeless style with modern comfort and functionality. - **Old-school Streetwear:** Chance for fashion labels to tap into the nostalgia trend by reviving classic streetwear looks with a contemporary twist. - **Suede Colorways:** Potential for footwear companies to explore a wide range of vibrant suede color options, adding a touch of sophistication and uniqueness to their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to offer vintage-inspired clothing collections that blend retro aesthetics with modern design elements. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to leverage the demand for nostalgic sneakers by incorporating vintage design details into their product lines. - **Streetwear:** Chance for streetwear brands to capitalize on the popularity of old-school fashion trends by infusing their collections with a retro edge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace.md) - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md)