# Blue Tonal Skate Sneakers Nike's SB Dunk Low Gets a University Blue Colorway Palette By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1 References: [nike](http://nike.ca)  [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) introduces a new tonal iteration of the [SB Dunk Low](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway) sneaker model with a spotlight on the University Blue colorway palette to join the roster. It is made with a blend of the hues Sail, Psychic Blue, Safety Orange, and Gum Light throughout the entire silhouette. It is set to launch as a part of the Spring 2025 selection and is priced at $115 USD. The model is made with premium materials meant for skaters and lifestyle fans alike. The soft blue makes up most of the palette with Sail or white adding some tonal contrast in the form of the Swoosh on the side of the model. The bright orange continues the same notion on the tongue. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 34% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorway Customization:** The emphasis on unique tonal variations like University Blue represents a growing demand for personalized and visually striking sneaker designs. - **Skater Lifestyle Fashion:** Blending premium materials with a skateboarder-friendly design caters to consumers seeking both performance and style in their footwear choices. - **Seasonal Product Launches:** Strategically releasing sneaker collections in alignment with seasonal trends engages consumers with timely fashion updates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Innovative color palettes and design collaborations provide a fresh approach to engaging both dedicated athletes and fashion-conscious consumers. - **Sportswear Fashion:** Integrating high-end materials for skater influence enhances lifestyle appeal, crossing the boundaries between sports and everyday wear. - **Retail Marketing:** Limited edition color releases and strategic pricing models create exclusivity and excitement in competitive sneaker markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Light-Tonal Low Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-1-low-3.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Retro Blue Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signal-blue.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md)