# Cardinal High Tops The Nike Dunk High Icon Sneakers are Fresh to Death By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-12 | Updated 2010-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-high-icon References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/12/nike-dunk-high-icon-blackred/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nike/language_select/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red) is and will always be a front contender when it comes to creating some of the sweetest and freshest of sneakers, and the Nike [Dunk High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chasing-grails) kicks are a perfect example of this. These dressed-to-kill high tops are a part of the Icon series of limited releases. The Nike Dunk High sneakers feature a black, red and white colorway, and the different materials used are [leather, suede and mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha). Be sure to check out the gallery for a better look at these bad boys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited Releases:** Opportunity for brands to create a sense of exclusivity and hype around new product launches through limited releases. - **Diverse Materials:** Potential for innovation in the footwear industry by combining different materials, such as leather, suede, and mesh, to create unique designs and textures. - **Icon Series:** Creating a series of limited edition releases can generate excitement and anticipation among sneaker enthusiasts, driving demand and sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage the trend of using diverse materials in sneaker designs to differentiate and create appeal for their products. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can utilize the concept of limited releases to create a sense of exclusivity and desirability around their products, driving customer engagement and sales. - **Sports Retail:** Sports retail stores can capitalize on the demand for limited edition sneakers like the Nike Dunk High by stocking and promoting these exclusive releases to attract sneaker enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md) - [Blue-Accented Fiery Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Triple Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-dunk.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md)