# Fish Scale-Accented Sneakers The Saucony Grid 9000 Model Boasts Fish Detailing and Bright Colors By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauconys-grid-9000 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/saucony-grid-9000-fish-scale-orange-pink) & [oneness287](https://www.oneness287.com/) American footwear label Saucony blends together the concept of [bold coloration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glo-colorway) with premium details in its latest [Saucony Grid 9000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progrid-omni-9-armor) silhouette. The new footwear offering marks the return of two new colorway options -- either tan and orange, or tan and pink. The label's sneaker boasts a low ankle cut with premium [fish scale details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) done in a brown for contrast on the midfoot section throughout the heel area. The first option adorns the Saucony’s Grid 9000 in a bright orange color across the sole unit and the toebox, and the other option incorporates a pink colorway coating the same regions. Additionally, branding details accent the shoe on the tongue and the side panels. The colorful sneakers are priced at $120 USD and are now available at select retailers including Oneness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bright-colored Sneakers:** The trend of bold and brightly-colored sneakers, with unique detailing such as fish scales, presents opportunities for innovative design concepts to stand out in the marketplace. - **Premium Detailing:** The focus on premium detailing, such as the use of fish scales on footwear, presents opportunities for incorporating distinctive and functional materials into everyday products. - **Low Ankle Cut Sneakers:** Low ankle cut sneakers, such as the Saucony Grid 9000 model, offer comfort and style for consumers and present opportunities for further design innovations in the sneaker industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has opportunities for disrupting the market with bold coloration, distinctive detailing, and functional materials to create unique products that appeal to consumers. - **Fashion:** Incorporating unique and functional materials such as fish scales into fashion designs presents disruptive opportunities to elevate fashion pieces to the next level. - **Design:** The trend of incorporating unique and functional materials such as fish scales offers opportunities for innovative and disruptive designs in industries such as architecture, automotive, and interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Sleek Tonal Layered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-2.md) - [Trail-Inspired Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progrid-omni-9-1.md) - [Muted Tonal Breathable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progrid-omni-9-armor.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Snack-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-x-saucony.md) - [Trail Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progrid-omni-9-2.md) - [Trout-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocaturf.md) - [2000s-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progrid-omni-9.md)