# Crimson Suede Basketball Sneakers Nike Updated Its Soldier 10 Model with a Black and Red Colorway By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-10 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/nike-lebron-soldier-10-red-suede) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/) A [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dune-red) model that's been well-loved amongst sneakerheads is the Soldier 10, one of its many LeBron James models. With a sleek construction, the Solider 10 features an almost seamless upper, ensuring its wearer a comfortable fit that's flexible, supportive and lightweight. With the latest update to the [Jordan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointe-hyper-royal) 10 utilizing a red and black colorway, Nike further differentiates it from past releases by including a suede accent on the toe, which is where its name, 'Suede Toe,' comes from. Separating this addition is a black strap, which marks the start of the sneaker's change in tone. The flexible material that makes up the majority of the upper is patterned with dots and the [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede) logo that's iconic to Nike adorns the side. Meanwhile, the sole swaps between red and black, helping the colorway to come together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sneaker Fashion Updates:** There is an opportunity to explore different colorways, materials, and accents on existing sneaker models to attract more customers. - **Sustainable Sneaker Production:** There is an opportunity to use sustainable materials and production processes in the manufacturing of popular sneaker models. - **Customizable Sneaker Designs:** There is an opportunity to allow customers to customize their own sneaker designs using digital tools and 3D printing technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of the demand for new and unique sneaker designs, as well as sustainable production processes and customizable options. - **Sporting Goods Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can invest in new materials and production processes to create more sustainable and eco-friendly sneaker options. - **Technology:** Sneaker companies can leverage digital tools and technology to offer customizable designs to customers, as well as to optimize their production processes and monitor sustainability initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dune-red.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-version.md) - [Stark Red-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-colorway.md) - [Bold Tonal Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8-1.md) - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway.md)