# Elegant Snakeskin Sneaker Silhouettes Nike and Soulland Collaborate on an Ultra-chic Model By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-sneakers1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/soulland-nike-blazer/) & [soulland](https://soulland.com/) Collaboration between contemporary menswear brands and footwear companies are on the rise and this incredibly chic snakeskin sneaker silhouette by Nikle and [Soulland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2) is a testimonial to that. The model is debuted at the menswear label's Spring/Summer 2020 show in Fredericksburg, Denmark. The partnership is a long-lasting one as this is not the first time the two entities work on a release together. The snakeskin sneaker is stunning and subtly accented. Branding is present, although, minimal than usual. The [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-sneaker-1) on the lateral side of the footwear is debuted on a smaller scale than usual. The silhouette of the snakeskin sneaker is subtle and sophisticated, making it a perfect embellishment for the contemporary streetwear outfit. Photo Credits: Christopher Morency/ [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaboration Between Menswear Brands and Footwear Companies:** Collaboration between menswear brands and footwear companies is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative and unique fashion designs. - **Snakeskin Sneaker Silhouettes:** Snakeskin sneaker silhouettes are becoming popular in fashion, providing a disruptive opportunity to combine luxury materials with streetwear fashion. - **Minimal Branding in Fashion:** The trend of minimal branding in fashion opens up possibilities for subtle yet sophisticated designs that focus on quality and craftsmanship. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from collaborations between menswear brands and footwear companies, offering unique products that cater to the evolving consumer preferences. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can explore the use of premium materials, such as snakeskin, in sneaker designs to appeal to the discerning fashion-forward consumers. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can embrace minimal branding to create fashionable and stylish products that cater to the growing demand for subtler designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Snakeskin-Detailed Collab Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-capsule.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general.md) - [Minimalist New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-year-of-the-snake-cloudtilt.md) - [Illustrative Custom Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-sneaker.md)