# Energy-Driven Sneakers CHI Footwear's Sneakers for Men and Women Use Graphene Technology By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-driven-sneakers References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chi-footwear-the-shoe-you-never-knew-you-needed-301207401.html) & [chifootwear](http://www.chifootwear.com) The [energy-driven sneakers for men and women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deming-recovery) in the new Graphene Collection from CHI Footwear make the most of Graphene Technology to protect and energize feet. The use of GraphTech Foam helps to massage the feet during motion, as it contains acupoints to support healthy circulation and [combat fatigue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vktry-recovery-clog). The material is also naturally beneficial for fighting everything from bacteria and sweat to the formation of odors. Thanks to the use of Graphene, the shoes are also said to be twice as strong, flexible and more durable than the average pair of casual sneakers. The footwear styles also incorporate other fine materials like microfiber and elastic rubber for all-around comfort and performance. The footwear collection is decorated with details like the Eye of Horus, an ancient symbol of protection, to support good health and energy. Image Credit: CHI Footwear ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Graphene-enabled Footwear:** CHI Footwear's Graphene shoes offer increased durability and odor-fighting capabilities, presenting an opportunity for footwear companies to invest in graphene technology. - **Acupoint-embedded Footwear:** The GraphTech Foam in CHI Footwear's sneakers contain acupoints that support healthy circulation, presenting an opportunity for companies to explore the integration of reflexology in footwear design. - **Performance Footwear with Natural Benefits:** CHI Footwear's use of natural and performance materials in their footwear collection, coupled with graphene's benefits, presents an opportunity for companies to explore the integration of natural materials in their products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** The use of graphene and acupoints in CHI Footwear's Graphene Collection showcases potential for the footwear industry to innovate and improve footwear performance, durability, and function. - **Athletic Industry:** CHI Footwear's Graphene Collection presents opportunities for the athletic industry to invest in graphene-enabled footwear to improve athletes' performance, durability, and injury prevention. - **Wellness Industry:** CHI Footwear's focus on natural and performance materials with the inclusion of acupoints in their Graphene Collection presents opportunities for the wellness industry to explore how reflexology can be incorporated into footwear and wearable products for health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Flexible Grounding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-grounding-shoes.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.md) - [Sensory Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-1.md) - [Movement-Focused Womens Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitflop.md) - [Ultra-Slick Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers.md) - [Workout Recovery Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vktry-recovery-clog.md) - [Crowdfunded Graphene-Infused Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graftek-basics.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md)