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# Festive Sneaker Designs
These Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes are Themed to Look Like Candy Canes

By M | Published 2015-08-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-design
References: [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/2015/08/27/did-christmas-come-early-with-this-nike-sb-dunk-low/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/)

If you a fan of the holiday season, these [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1) [SB Dunk Low](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway) sneaker designs might just the shoes you're looking to sport during the seasonal time. These shoes have a red and white stripped aesthetic that is similar to the look of a the popular candy cane treats.

The Nike SB Dunk Low shoes have a skater silhouette with a crunchy wide bottom, thick laces and larger tongue. The sneakers are covered in a red and white stripped design that changes direction depending on where the pattern is on the shoe. Keeping in the Christmas spirit the shoes have white laces, a white Nike swoosh logo and a dark green insole. While these shoes are very bright and eye-catching they might be more of a collector's item than an everyday piece.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 72% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Holiday-themed Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create limited edition sneakers inspired by festive themes.
- **Customizable Sneaker Aesthetics:** Potential for brands to offer personalized sneaker designs, allowing customers to choose their own patterns and colors.
- **Collector's Edition Sneakers:** Rise in demand for exclusive sneaker releases that target collectors and enthusiasts.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Footwear:** Footwear brands can capitalize on holiday seasons by incorporating festive designs into their sneaker collections.
- **Fashion:** Fashion industry could explore collaborations between sneaker brands and designers to create unique, limited edition holiday-themed sneakers.
- **Collectibles:** Opportunity for collectibles market to expand by catering to sneaker collectors through special edition releases.

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