# Colorful Chromatic Kicks Bright Purple and Orange Kick Up the New Nike Dunk High Sneaker By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-05-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-high1 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/05/nike-dunk-high-beigepurpleorange/) & [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2011/05/03/nike-wmns-dunk-high-beige-purple-orange/) This new sneaker is a fresh take on [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) most popular sneaker, the Nike [Dunk High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chasing-grails). The shoes have a [purple mid-sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway) sprinkled with bright orange that looks as if it was hand-painted using a toothbrush and a splatter-paint technique. The beige parts of the sneaker are made of quality leather and suede and the orange accents are what make the shoe pop. Ideal for casual wear, but easy to dress up with the right clothes, the sneakers are multipurpose and will spice up any outfit with their classic design and original flavor. The shoe is designed for and marketed to women, but it definitely has a gender-neutral vibe and would look hype on any man's foot. You know what they say, if the shoe fits... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Color Pop Sneakers:** Opportunities to create bold-colored sneakers that can spice up any outfit with their classic design. - **Gender-neutral Footwear:** Opportunities to create sneakers that have a gender-neutral vibe and would look hype on anyone's foot. - **Mixing Materials:** Opportunities to create sneakers using a mix of quality leather and suede, with accents of bright colors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can leverage the trend of colorful sneakers for creating a collection that is bold in design and color. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear industry can take the opportunity to design sneakers that can spice up any athletic outfit with bold colors and a classic design. - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can explore the trend of gender-neutral sneakers that have a classic yet original design and appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Multi-Color Spring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-1.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.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) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway.md)