# Pastel Pink Sneaks New Nike Air Force 1 Shoes Are Strictly for Ladies By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strictly-female-sneaker-designs-the-new-nike-air-force-1-in-pink-for-the-la References: [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/2009/03/nike-af1-pink-white-spring-09/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/atmos-tokyo/10006524/) 2009 is the year for all [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1) fans. Already we have seen many different colorways and styles being released this year, and now the latest launch to add to the list is this pair of pink Nike Air Force 1 sneakers--just for women! I am not kidding. These are set to be released on April the 1st. So perhaps we shouldn’t jump around yet, ladies. It could be a really cruel joke. But I really hope it isn’t. After all, we deserve our very own Nike Air Force 1 style. Note the lovely [petal print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley) at the back. They are really pushing the boat out for us. Shame about the color, though. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-specific Sneaker Releases:** Opportunities to tap into niche markets by releasing gender-specific sneaker styles and colors. - **Unique Sneaker Prints:** Innovations in sneaker design through the use of unique and eye-catching patterns and prints. - **Retro Sneakers:** A resurgence in popularity of classic sneaker styles, particularly the Nike Air Force 1. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage unique designs and prints to differentiate themselves in the crowded sneaker market. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can take advantage of the renewed interest in classic sneakers like the Nike Air Force 1. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can tap into the niche market of female sneaker collectors by carrying gender-specific sneaker styles and colors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Pink-Tonal Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-foam.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-woman-20.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Pink Tonal Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-foam-1.md)