# Skeletal-Themed Contrasting Sneakers Nike Gives its Air Force 1 a Vibrant Skeleton Update Design By Amy Duong | Published 2020-10-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-update References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/10/nike-air-force-1-skeleton-orange-cu8067-800-release-date-info) Just in time for the Halloween season, sportswear label [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-mid) introduces a new skeleton update of the iconic [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5) sneaker model. This season, the design boasts a strong contrast design as the base foundation is complete in a [bright orange hue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange) informed by leather materials. It is then printed with a graphic of a foot's bones to represent the look of an x-ray visual. This is done in black to stand out starkly against the orange foundation, following through to the black tongue tag and heel tab as well. A closer look at the tongue tag will showcase that Nike is spelled out in small bones for a festively themed branding detail. Rounding out the sneakers are a creamy midsole hue. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skeleton-theme Sneakers:** Using different themes in the design, like the skeleton theme in sneakers, can attract the young generation's attention and create a niche market. - **Bright Contrast Design:** Incorporating contrasting bright colors in shoe designs is a potential opportunity for companies to differentiate their products from competitors and create brand recognition. - **Textured Graphics:** Adding a textured graphic to the design of products, like sneakers, can provide a unique tactile experience for customers and set your product apart on the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can use fun holiday themes and unique color schemes that target a specific audience to increase sales. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from other industries, such as the Halloween season, to create unique designs and patterns in clothing. - **Graphic Design Industry:** The graphic design industry has the potential to offer unique textures and designs for companies using digital prints and textures to create unique styles in products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md)