# Daring Dog-Centric Sneakers The Nike SB Dog Walker Features a Poop-Inspired Design Element By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-dog-walker References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/404362/Just-Doo-It-Nike-s-New-Sneaker-Actually-Features-Dog-Poop-On-Its-Sole/) & [thepremierstore](https://thepremierstore.com/blogs/product/nike-sb-walk-the-dog-dunk-high-release?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman) SB Dog Walker is definitely an unconventional shoe. The new colorway is a take on the brand's [SB Dunk High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chasing-grails) series and the iteration boasts an interesting approach to silhouette design. Taking into consideration that an owner's love for their furry companion is a serious matter, Nike stirs its approach to produce a shoe exclusively for people who own dogs. Not only that, the shoe itself also relates some of the common struggles one has to face — like stepping in poop, for example. The Nike SB Dog Walker retails for $110 USD and is characterized by a mix-material upper that boasts richly textured components and even a Dalmatian-inspired pattern. The sole of the shoe also boasts a brown patch that is there to instill the appearance of stepping in poop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dog-centric Fashion:** The Nike SB Dog Walker showcases the growing trend of dog-related fashion and accessories. - **Humorous Design Elements:** The inclusion of a poop-inspired design element in the Nike SB Dog Walker highlights the trend of incorporating humor and unexpected elements into product design. - **Personalized Niche Products:** The Nike SB Dog Walker caters to a specific niche of dog owners, demonstrating the trend of personalized products targeted towards specific interests and demographics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion & Accessories:** The dog-centric sneaker trend offers opportunities for fashion and accessory brands to create dog-themed products and collaborations. - **Product Design:** The humorous and unexpected design elements in the Nike SB Dog Walker indicate opportunities for product designers to think outside the box and create unique, attention-grabbing products. - **Pet Products:** The Nike SB Dog Walker's focus on dog ownership presents opportunities for pet product companies to create innovative and stylish products that cater to the needs of dog owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Fuzzy Winter-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low.md) - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Gridded Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-dunk.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Fuzzy Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-nike-sb-dunk.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md)