# Aesthetic Lightweight Sneakers The Ninja is Functional and Makes for an Awesome Father's Day Gift By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awesome-fathers-day-gift References: [thecoolector](http://www.thecoolector.com/ninja-footwear-unbelievable-testing-laboratory/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theutlab/the-ninja-impossibly-light-microfiber-footwear) If you're still freaking out over what to get your dad this year, treat him with a pair of lightweight sneakers for an awesome Father's Day gift. Men have a special bond with shoes. To them, footwear is more about [comfort and adaptability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selection-of-versatile-shoes) than just pure aesthetics. But the one pair you'll find in every closet, no matter style or interest, is sneakers. So give your dad something he really needs this year and buy him The Ninja by the Unbelievable Testing Laboratory as an awesome Father's Day gift. Weighing only 130g, the microfiber crafted shoes not only look visually appealing, but are extremely functional as well. With 12 months of testing to get it just right, the Unbelievable Testing Laboratory was able to create the ultimate pair of lightweight sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to develop innovative, lightweight sneaker designs for increased comfort and functionality. - **Functional Footwear:** Potential for brands to create shoes that prioritize functionality and comfort alongside aesthetics. - **Microfiber Crafted Shoes:** Disruptive innovation in the footwear industry, offering visually appealing and lightweight options made with microfiber materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to capitalize on the trend towards lightweight and functional sneakers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate functionality and comfort into their sneaker designs. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile companies to explore the use of microfiber materials for lightweight shoe manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion.md) - [Footwear-Based Father’s Day Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-dude-giveaway.md) - [Autumnal Aerodynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dfranklin-aero-sneakers.md) - [Ultra-Slick Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers.md) - [Sleek Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl.md) - [Cloud-Like Engineered Upper Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-gelnimbus-28.md) - [Minimalist New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-year-of-the-snake-cloudtilt.md) - [Giftable Sock Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles.md) - [Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastminute-valentines-day.md)