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# Speckled Neutral-Tonal Laceless Shoes
Nike's Space Hippie 04 Sneaker Gets a Light Bone Colorway

By Amy Duong | Published 2021-08-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-hippie-04-sneaker
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/nike-space-hippie-04-light-bone-cz6398-009-release-info)

[Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-1) introduces the Space Hippie 04 sneaker model in a Light Bone colorway with [neutral tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone-colorway) throughout the entire upper. The [earthy sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-mushroom) are made with a sustainable mindset, made with 75% recycled plastic bottles, t-shirts, and yarn scraps.

Details include a small Swoosh branding found at the medial side of the forefoot marked right beside the "04" branding on the tongue in a bright orange for a bold contrast. There are also lettering embroidered on the side in an Olive Gray color. In terms of the interior, there is a volt green background and the Nike retro pinwheel logo. All of this sits atop a white midsole foundation speckled with a colorful splash of accents.

Image Credit: Nike

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for companies to create products with a sustainable mindset and increase eco-friendliness in the fashion industry
- **Minimalist Sneaker Design:** There is a growing trend in the fashion industry towards simple designs with fewer, more neutral colors.
- **Upcycling:** There is an opportunity for companies to create new products from discarded materials, which can give new life to materials that would otherwise be waste.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion companies to create sustainable products and capitalize on the growing trend towards eco-friendliness.
- **Footwear:** The minimalist and eco-friendly design of these sneakers reflects a growing trend in the footwear industry towards sustainability and simplicity.
- **Recycling:** As more companies seek to incorporate sustainable practices, recycling services and technologies stand to benefit from increased demand for recycled materials.

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