# Ugly Christmas-Inspired Sneakers These 'Ugly Christmas Sweater' Themed Nike SB Dunks are Quirky By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-christmas-sweater References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/9/concepts-x-nike-sb-dunk-high-premium-ugly-christmas-sweater-preview) The holiday season includes spending time with friends and family, drinking egg nog and wearing ugly christmas sweaters; [ugly christmas sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-x-nike-dn8) are now available too. The sneakers are part of a collaboration between [Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-fairy) and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low) SB who have put out past bangers like the 'When Pigs Fly' Dunk. This pair features a complete canvas upper with green, white and red accents in the form of mistletoe, snowmen, and snowflakes. A green swoosh accents the green outsole, red inner lining and tongue alongside a white sole fully encompass the red/white/green Christmas theme. Consider pairing these 'Ugly Christmas Sweater' Nike SB Dunks with a gray sweater and a pair of khakis for a dope holiday fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Ugly Christmas-inspired Sneakers:** Holiday-inspired footwear is becoming increasingly popular among sneakerheads and could potentially become a seasonal trend. - **Collaborations with Fashion Designers:** By partnering with creative and popular designers, sportswear brands like Nike can tap into new markets and create unique products that appeal to fashion-oriented consumers. - **Personalized/customized Footwear:** Consumers are increasingly interested in unique and personalized products which could lead to more demand for customized footwear options in the future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Companies who specialize in sneaker design and production can capitalize on the growing trend of holiday-inspired footwear. - **Sportswear:** Sports-centric brands trying to appeal to fashion-oriented consumers could benefit from partnerships with popular designers to create unconventional sportswear products. - **Customization Services:** Brands that offer customization services or create handmade, one-of-a-kind products may be able to tap into the increased demand for personalized footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fuzzy Winter-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Festive Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-1.md) - [Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Functional Festive Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-salomon-xt4k.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Nature-Inspired Multi-Color Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delamere.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md)