# Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-sneaker References: [nike](https://www.nike.com/w?q=shox%20&vst=shox%20&cid=4942550&cp=usns_aff_nike_content_PID_8345754_Titel+Media+GmbH&cjevent=3d32d19f9ba011ef80546e650a18ba72)  [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-turquoise) shines a spotlight on one of its most iconic silhouettes: the Shox sneaker model but it turns to a luxe angle as it gets an all-leather build. The [Shox Ride 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-flak) model has a premium leather update with vintage-aged black leather making up the entire upper. The upper is joined by some golden tan outlines for a contrasting look -- this same addition also gives the shoe a beautiful 'distressed' component. The Shox Ride 2 Premium model is set to launch early next year sometime during the Spring season. Branding adorns the shoe in a subtle manner as well with the Swoosh on the side of the model and more motifs at the tongue unit. Image Credit: JD Sports ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 30% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxurious Leather Footwear:** The Shox Ride 2 model with its premium leather finish and vintage design signals a shift towards high-end athletic shoes with elevated aesthetics. - **Contrasting Design Elements:** The use of golden tan outlines on aged black leather highlights the trend of incorporating contrasting elements to create visually striking footwear. - **Subtle Branding:** Subdued logos and minimalistic branding on sneakers like the Shox Ride 2 reflect a growing preference for understated yet recognizable brand identity in luxury casual footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Premium Athletic Footwear:** The introduction of luxury materials in performance sneakers showcases an emerging market segment aimed at consumers seeking both functionality and fashion. - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** The aged leather aesthetic of the Shox Ride 2 model taps into the vintage-inspired fashion industry, blending nostalgic design with modern technology. - **Footwear Material Innovation:** The combination of distressed components and high-quality leather in the Shox Ride 2 highlights opportunities for material innovation within the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-turquoise.md) - [Iridescent Fall-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-flak.md) - [Iridescent Summer-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-tl-2.md) - [Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-1-premium.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-shox-magia.md) - [Leather Base Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-5-5.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-premium-sneaker.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md)