# Veggie Sneakers Nike SB Dunk Low 'Asparagus' Kicks Are for Health Nuts By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-dunk-low-asparagus-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/asparagus-nike-sb-dunk-low/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/ltd-online/313170-302/) Matching shoes to clothing is nothing new, but matching shoes to the season is. So is wearing shoes named after veggies, for that matter. Yesterday our Japanese comrades received these [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-som-tum-dunks) SB Dunk Low sneakers, nicknamed ‘Asparagus.’ Not only do they have the sweet name of a [loathed veggie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-colorway-1), they also come in a fetching autumnal color palette of red, green, yellow, and brown. Scheduled to hit shelves full on in September, I can’t wait to see who buys these ‘Asparagus’ Nike SB Dunk Low sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create footwear lines that are specifically designed to match the seasons, appealing to consumers who want to stay stylish and on-trend year-round. - **Food-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creating clothing and accessories inspired by various food items to attract consumers looking for unique and conversation-starting fashion pieces. - **Color-palette Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products that follow color palettes associated with different seasons, providing consumers with visually appealing options that can be easily matched with their outfits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear and Sneaker Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate seasonal themes and unique color palettes into sneaker designs to capture the attention of fashion-forward consumers who appreciate the integration of style and functionality. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with food brands to create food-inspired fashion collections, offering consumers a new way to express their love for food through clothing and accessories. - **Art and Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and fashion by introducing color-palette trends across different artistic mediums, inspiring artists, designers, and fashion brands to create cohesive and visually striking collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai Salad-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-som-tum-dunks.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md) - [Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Avocado-Inspired Tonal Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-colorway-1.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Gridded Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-dunk.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md)