# Floral Sporty Sneakers These Nike x Liberty of London Shoes are Garden-Inspired By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-08-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-liberty-of-london-shoes References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/liberty-x-nike-track-spikes) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/) These [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-milk-makeup) x Liberty of London shoes are the result of an awesome collaboration between the two leading brands. Mixing Nike's sportiness with Liberty of London's tendency towards a [floral aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas), these [running shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner) have a soft side to them, setting them far apart from other collections. Unlike some might expect, the girly look of this footwear is offset by the conservative use of color seen in the shoes. Instead of going all out in terms of the flower inspiration, these shoes feature a monochromatic style with predominantly green hues seen throughout the pair. Incorporating artistic flair with chic understated style, these sneakers are the best of both worlds. Sure to please those who are looking to stand out at the gym, this shoe collaboration will sell quickly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Floral Sporty Sneakers:** The trend of combining floral aesthetics with sporty footwear is disrupting the sneaker industry. - **Nike X Liberty of London Collaboration:** The trend of collaboration between leading brands is creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Monochromatic Style with Green Hues:** The trend of incorporating artistic flair with understated monochromatic styles is influencing the design and fashion industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by combining floral aesthetics with sporty designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of collaboration between leading brands to create unique and appealing products. - **Design:** The design industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating artistic flair with monochromatic styles to create visually striking and sophisticated products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md) - [Floral Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-london-x-adidas-2026.md) - [Vibrant Beauty-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-milk-makeup.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Protective Flower-Adorned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-asics-gelterrain-mt.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Balletcore Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1.md) - [Fusion Sporty Loafer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganni-x-new-balance-1906l.md)