# Sleek Popcorn-Inspired Sneakers Nike's Popcorn AF1 Low is a Unique Release from the Brand By Ell Smith | Published 2021-02-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikes-popcorn-af1 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2021/2/nike-air-force-1-af1-low-popcorn-sneakers-cream-white-red-colorway-release-where-to-buy) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/?cp=29728419214_search_|nike|10628221437|106336396713|e|c|EN|pure|452151650142&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252249&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURbVZ5nKNY9UjKPuMNfVDe9NVtvBKG5p3lQwk13ac6t2Bm_OMP73SkRoCHpkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-2) popcorn AF1 Low is a unique release from the brand, presenting the consumers with a sleek sneaker that drew its inspiration from the buttery snack. The new design adorns the [iconic sneaker silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom), which arrives in a colorway dubbed 'coconut milk'. As the name might suggest, the color is creamy with hues of white and off-white. [Popcorn-inspired design motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-x-saucony) exist throughout, including gold text that reads 'Fresh Since '82'. On top of that, the tongue of the shoe features a red and white stripped design that's reminiscent of a nostalgic popcorn box. Most excitingly, is the inside sole of the shoe, which is printed with an all-over image of popcorn, further solidifying the brand's inspiration. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food-inspired Sneakers:** Sneaker brands can incorporate food-inspired design motifs to create unique and exciting releases. - **Nostalgia-driven Fashion:** Consumers are drawn to fashion items that invoke nostalgic memories and emotions. - **Sneaker Customization:** The popularity of personalized fashion items such as sneakers presents an opportunity for companies to provide customization options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Sneaker brands can incorporate food-inspired design motifs to create unique and exciting releases in the footwear industry. - **Fashion:** Nostalgia-driven fashion is becoming increasingly popular, presenting opportunities for companies in the fashion industry to tap into consumers' emotional connections to products. - **Customization Services:** The trend of personalized fashion items such as sneakers presents an opportunity for companies in the customization industry to offer their services to sneaker enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-2.md) - [Food-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-x-nike-air-force-1.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Gridded Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-dunk.md) - [Charming Chocolatier-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-low-wonka.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md)