Nike introduces the Air Force 1, the sneaker giant’s favorite shoe to modify, in a new autumn-ready brown hairy suede and green combination. The sneaker boasts a brown mesh base with muddy brown suede overlays that extend to the toe cap, heel, and laces.
A speckled black design covers the tongue, lining, and laces for contrast against the earthy tones of the uppers, and the Swoosh has been dipped in a forest green color. The shoe rests on a modified Air Force 1 sole unit, while the Nike branding on the tongue has been splashed with brown.
The Nike Air Force 1 in the new brown hairy suede colorway launches in the coming weeks on the Nike website.
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Trend Themes
1. Autumn-ready Footwear - Opportunity for footwear brands to experiment with earth tones and natural textures.
2. Sustainable Sneakers - Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to explore using alternative materials like natural suede and reduced synthetic fabrics.
3. Customizable Comfort - Opportunity for sneaker brands to offer more customizable options through collaborations with artists, designers, and influencers.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can benefit from incorporating autumn color palettes and textures into new product launches.
2. Sustainable Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can benefit by exploring innovations in sustainable materials for sneakers.
3. Collaborative Retail - The retail industry can benefit by exploring collaborations with influencers and artists to offer more on-site customization options.