# Feisty Speckled Kicks The Nike NSW Skystepper Blends Intricate Detailing with Iconic Design By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-nsw-skystepper References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2013/07/12/nike-nsw-skystepper-arriving-at-retailers/) & [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/2013/07/12/nike-nsw-skystepper-atomic-red/) Rugged and exquisitely detailed, the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) NSW Skystepper is the perfect high top for the [fashionable urbanite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus). The Skystepper features a high-top design complete with an oversized strap and the iconic Nike swoosh logo. What really accentuates these dapper sneakers are the [speckled soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway) which augment the entire shoe. All of this is accented with a mesh covering to keep the shoe light and efficient. The Nike NSW Skystepper comes in black, platinum and blue so that you can match the shoe to whatever you're wearing. Of the three styles, platinum looks to be the most exciting. The speckled shoe subtly blends atomic red along with the white and platinum to give it some spice. The deliciously urban sneakers will be available on July 17th at certain American retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-top Sneaker Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique high-top designs with intricate detailing. - **Speckled Soles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in experimenting with speckled patterns and color combinations for shoe soles. - **Lightweight Mesh Covering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing lightweight and breathable mesh materials for shoe construction. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by incorporating intricate detailing and unique color combinations. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion retail by offering exclusive releases of fashionable sneakers with limited availability. - **Sports Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports retail industry by introducing high-top sneakers with innovative design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus.md) - [Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-1-premium.md) - [Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Icy-Inspired Textural Golf Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-89-g.md) - [Black Metallic Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-premium-1.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md)