# Color-Blocked Pastel Casual Sneakers Nike's Air Force 1 Sneakers Get a Seasonal Sun Club Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-club References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/nike-sun-club-air-force-1-info) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) introduces a new tonal palette to one of its most iconic sneaker models - the [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1) is complete with a Sun Club colorway to build upon the brand's ongoing series. Throughout the upper, it boasts a color-blocked construction with a blend of pastel hues. This includes sun gold, baby blue, salmon, lavender, and hot curry. It is worthy to note that these bright shades are made using a blend of [recycled woven and canvas fabrication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-pack) throughout the entire upper. The sole unit adds a touch of tonal contrast as it is entirely done in a light gray palette and the midsole is finished in white. The heels are detailed with a Sun Club embroidery to round it all out. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pastel Sneaker Trend:** Opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate pastel color-blocking and sustainable materials to their sneaker designs. - **Recycled Material Innovation:** Opportunity for sustainable fashion companies to explore the use of recycled materials in different color variations for their products. - **Personalized/customized Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to offer customization services to let consumers create unique pastel color-blocked sneakers as per their preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Sneaker brands can leverage the pastel sneaker trend to create more sustainable and colorful products that appeal to environmentally-conscious Gen Z and Millennial consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands can use the recycled material innovation trend to create colorful and eco-friendly products that align with the consumer demand for environmentally responsible fashion. - **Customization:** Start-ups and established footwear/sportswear brands alike can offer consumers more customization options to create personalized pastel color-blocked sneakers as per their fashion preferences. ## 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) - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-2.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Fall-Tonal Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffused-blue-1.md) - [Grey Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey.md) - [Sunset-Centric Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-colorway.md)