# Undertaker Kicks The Nike Pepper Low Sneakers Are So Dark You Can't See Them at Night By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pepper-low References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/nike-pepper-blackwhite/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) With all of the shoes that are released on a daily basis, nay, hourly basis, it is easy to get caught up in the colors and the gadgets. But what you really want is a nice, simple, clean pair of kicks, like the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker) Pepper Low. Made out of a stunning [matte black leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-2), the Nike Pepper Low is accented with white laces, white eyelets, and a [white-out sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-verse). These sneakers are a fine example of understated elegance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Sneaker Design:** There is an opportunity for sneaker brands to tap into the demand for simple, clean, and understated designs. - **Matte Finish Materials:** The use of matte black leather in shoe manufacturing presents an opportunity for material suppliers to cater to the growing demand for stylish and refined sneakers. - **Contrasting Accents:** Brands can explore incorporating contrasting colors, such as white accents, to create visually striking design elements in their sneaker collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can capitalize on the trend for minimalist designs by producing sleek and simple sneakers that appeal to consumers seeking understated style. - **Material Suppliers:** Suppliers of matte finish materials can seize the opportunity to provide shoe manufacturers with high-quality materials that contribute to the sleek and refined aesthetic of sneakers. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can embrace the trend of contrasting accents by curating and promoting sneaker collections that feature visually striking designs, appealing to fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Stark Black Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanta-black.md) - [Triple Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Black Metallic Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-premium-1.md) - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md) - [Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/court-shot.md) - [Sesame-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-colorway.md)