# Hand-Painted Python Sneakers The Shoe Surgeon and Josh Vibes Designed the White Python Air Max 1 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-python References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/the-shoe-surgeon-air-max-1-air-max-day/#slide-5) & [theshoesurgeon](https://www.theshoesurgeon.com/) In celebration of Air Max Day today, the iconic Shoe Surgeon joined forces with artist Josh Vides for a special reworked [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) White Python Air Max 1. The collaboration on the highly recognized silhouette boasts a white python all across the upper. In addition to the inclusion of python, Josh Vibes incorporated his hand-painted work to the luxurious upper. The Shoe Surgeon elevated the design even more by accenting the lining with black Japanese plunge leather. The reworked limited-edition Nike White Python Air Max 1 will be available for purchase via the Shoe Surgeon. Additionally, a collaborative t-shirt will also be available for Air Max Day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hand-painted Sneakers:** The art of hand-painting on sneakers is a trend that opens up opportunities for custom-made shoes. - **Collaborative Designs:** Collaborations between artists and shoe designers are becoming a trend which could disrupt the traditional manufacturing of shoes. - **Limited-edition Sneakers:** The growing trend of limited-edition sneakers provides opportunities for exclusivity and individuality in footwear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** New fashion startups can emerge by incorporating hand-painted designs and limited-edition sneaker lines. - **Art:** Artists can collaborate with fashion designers to create unique products that blur the lines between fashion and art. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can take advantage of the trend towards exclusive and limited-edition designs by partnering with small-batch sneaker makers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-11-low.md) - [Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-on-ipad.md) - [Illustrative Custom Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway.md) - [Plush Textural Artful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-3.md)