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# Smelly Rodent Kicks
The Nike Dunk High Skunk Look and Smells Good

By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-24 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-high-skunk
References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/03/23/nike-sb-dunk-high-skunk-preview/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com)

What is green and purple with hints of orange? If you answered the man of my dreams, you are wrong. If you answered the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) Dunk High Skunk, you would be so, so right.

This baby features a [bright green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asparagus-colorway) skunk on its insole, and it makes use of a terribly uncommon [color combo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1): green, purple and orange. Sure to be a collector's item, the Nike Dunk High Skunk is a fun shoe, and something that will surely catch your eye.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Unconventional Color Combos:** Opportunity for brands to experiment with unique color combinations and attract attention through bold and unexpected design choices.
- **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Potential for creating exclusive, limited edition products that appeal to collectors and create a sense of rarity and exclusivity.
- **Functional Aesthetics:** Possibility for incorporating both visual appeal and practical functionality in product design to create unique and memorable consumer experiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to differentiate themselves by offering unconventional color combinations and limited edition collectible shoes.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** Potential for fashion and apparel brands to explore unconventional color palettes and limited edition collector's items to attract fashion-forward consumers.
- **Design and Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers of consumer goods to incorporate functional aesthetics that enhance the visual appeal and usability of their products.

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