# Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheed References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/off-white-nike-air-force-1-mid-sheed/) Off-White and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker) continue to grow their ongoing partnership alongside one another with a Sheed iteration of the [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition) Mid silhouette. The shoes get a sleek and dynamic update with monochromatic hues of black and white throughout the silhouette. It is meant to honor former basketball star Rasheed Wallace which is referenced in the namesake. The shoes are synonymous with Wallace's career. This iteration is detailed with exclusive patent leather complete with premium accents such as his fadeaway jumper on the heel. Additional details include [Off-White branding details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson) including the exposed stitching on the Swoosh emblem, the soccer-inspired rubber spikes, and the iconic industrial-like zip tie details that are true to Off-White's branding. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Athlete-inspired Sneaker Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with athletes and create unique sneaker designs that pay homage to their careers. - **Monochromatic Sneaker Designs:** Potential for sneaker brands to experiment with monochromatic color schemes to create sleek and dynamic footwear. - **Incorporating Premium Accents in Sneaker Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to add exclusive elements like patent leather and unique branding details to enhance sneaker designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel and Footwear:** Potential for sports apparel and footwear brands to capitalize on athlete-inspired collaborations to attract fans and consumers. - **Fashion and Streetwear:** Opportunity for fashion and streetwear brands to incorporate monochromatic sneaker designs as a trendy and versatile footwear option. - **Luxury Sneaker Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury sneaker brands to incorporate premium accents and unique branding details to differentiate their products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Heritage Dress Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-rk61.md) - [Collaborative Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-offwhite.md) - [Spring-Ready Collaborative Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-ishod.md) - [Sport Collaboration Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-mesh.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [Colorful Paneling Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii-1.md) - [Luxurious Sporting Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson.md) - [Minimal All-White Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii.md)