# 80s-Themed Tonal Sneakers Nike Decorates the Air Force 1 in a Starfish Colorway Design By Amy Duong | Published 2021-05-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfish References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/nike-air-force-1-low-starfish-dm0970-111-info) Nike details the signature Air Force 1 sneaker model in a Starfish colorway palette. The retro palette is declared with printed graphics. As a touch of branding, the tongue tag has a black and white "Nike Air" sign paired perfectly with the cream tonal laces. The small emblem by the ankles is accompanied by a black miniature Swoosh by the sidewalls and contrasted with a bright orange heel tab. The upper is constructed from full-grain leather in white and the heel is marked with a teal strip with rows of more branding accents reading "Nike." To further reinforce the vintage look, the shoe has an off-white midsole foundation, which is added as a reference to the 80s. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Sneaker Revival:** The trend towards 80s-inspired sneakers presents opportunities for brands to revive and innovate on vintage designs. - **Branded Accenting:** As seen with the miniature Swoosh and branding accents throughout the shoe, there is potential for industry players to focus on unique, subtle branding for added brand recognition. - **Tonal Color Schemes:** The use of a single color palette, or tonal color blocking, presents an opportunity for brands to experiment with bold color choices while invoking a cohesive and sophisticated aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** As demonstrated by Nike's Air Force 1 Starfish colorway, footwear companies can capitalize on the trend towards 80s-inspired designs and experiment with bold color and branding choices. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can incorporate retro sneaker designs into their apparel lines, creating a cohesive and nostalgic aesthetic. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can utilize the trend towards tonal color schemes and unique branding accents as a marketing tool, targeting consumers who appreciate vintage design and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Dark Denim Rework Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-black-denim.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-2.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-woman-20.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md)