# Soccer Star-Inspired Sneakers Cristiano Ronaldo Inspired the Air Max 97 CR7 Portugal Patchwork By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portugal-patchwork References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/nike-air-max-97-cr7-portugal-patchwork) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/launch/t/air-max-97-cr7-portugal-patchwork) For [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo) Air Max day this year, the Nike Air Max silhouettes have been reworked as the Air Max 97 CR7 Portugal Patchwork. The sneaker has been created as a part of the CR7 series in collaboration with [football star Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot), inspired by his childhood in Portugal. The design incorporates details that date back to Ronaldo's time as a child when his mother would patch up the holes in his worn-out shoes. The Air Max 97 CR7 Portugal Patchwork boasts an entirely bright red base with tonal patchwork accents. The patchwork details are found above the white midsole, appearing to be sewn in with the same red color. For branding details, the swoosh boasts a red and black color on the medial side, and the touches of black and gold are also found on the heel tab. The shoes will be dropping on April 24th at the price of $170 online at Nike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Athlete-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity to collaborate with athletes to create unique and personalized sneaker designs. - **Patchwork Design:** Chance to incorporate patchwork details into various fashion and footwear products for a nostalgic and unique look. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Potential for brands to collaborate with celebrities and sports stars to create limited edition and highly sought-after products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Innovations in sneaker design and materials to meet the growing demand for unique and celebrity-endorsed footwear. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate patchwork designs into clothing and accessories, offering customers a nostalgic and trendy option. - **Sports Marketing:** Potential for sports brands and marketing agencies to leverage athlete collaborations to create buzz and drive product sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-1.md) - [Camo Sport Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cr-life-collection.md) - [Heritage Dress Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-rk61.md) - [Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-air-max.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Football League-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8-sneaker-2.md) - [Retro Brightly Accented Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mercurial-tn.md)