# Performance Gaming Footwear K-Swiss Has Created Its First eSports Sneaker By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/k-swiss-immortals-gaming-club-mibr-one-tap-e-sports-performance-sneaker) & [kswiss](https://kswiss.com) K-Swiss has created the first eSports sneaker, titled the “MIBR ONE-TAP.” The shoe was created to cater to IGC's footwear needs. K-Swiss sent out designers to view the team and settled on three needs that the eSports team had, which were comfort, versatility and temperature control. The K-Swiss took these needs into account when designing the eSports sneaker. The mesh and cushioned sole provides cooling features in hot temperatures. The wool-line interior of the shoe can provide warmth in colder temperatures. The shoe design features the IGC team colors which are black and silver. The MBI ONE-TAP is currently available on the K-Swiss website for a price of $125 USD. Image Credit: K-Swiss ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Performance Gaming Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to develop specialized shoes that cater to the unique needs of eSports players. - **Esports Sneaker:** Potential for companies to create sneakers specifically designed for professional gaming, focusing on features like comfort, versatility, and temperature control. - **Temperature-controlled Footwear:** Emerging trend of shoes equipped with cooling and warming features to provide optimal comfort for various temperature conditions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel companies to expand their product offerings by introducing performance gaming footwear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear manufacturers to enter the eSports market by creating specialized sneakers for professional gamers. - **Esports:** Growing industry that presents opportunities for collaboration between gaming teams and shoe brands to develop customized sneakers for players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Esports Wearable Sponsorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxygen-esports.md) - [In-Game Digital Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-fortnite.md) - [Shoe-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-kicks.md) - [Fight-Game Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco-x-nike.md) - [Gaming Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-martine-rose-campaign.md) - [High-End eSports Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-dynamic-mg20.md)