# Emerald Splatter Sneakers The Nike Green Splatter Kicks Take Inspiration From Pollock By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-green-splatter References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/01/29/nike-big-nike-high-green-splatter/) Taking a cue from the famous American abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock, the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-aura) Green Splatter Highs have been released for Spring 2010. The kicks feature a [dark green leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993-1) with a muted green splatter pattern all over. The Nike Green Splatter Highs only come in one colorway--a [grey swoosh and heel collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1) with matching outsole complement the green pattern. To add another dimension, the swoosh and collar are made out of a cotton, sweatshirt-like material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abstract-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating abstract art into fashion design to create unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Monochromatic Footwear:** Designing shoes in a single color with contrasting elements for visual interest. - **Material Mix-up:** Combining unexpected materials to add texture and depth to footwear design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunities exist for fashion designers to take inspiration from other art forms to create visually-striking pieces. - **Footwear:** Shoe designers can experiment with monochromatic design and material mix-up to create unique footwear offerings. - **Art:** Artists may find opportunities to collaborate with fashion designers and incorporate their work into fashion design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green-Tinged Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-aura.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Pale Green-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abundance-colorway.md) - [Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite.md) - [Plush Textural Artful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-3.md) - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Yellow Patterned Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-gold-2.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md)