# Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers Atmos Presents a Glow-In-The-Dark Gel-Kayano 14 By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4 References: [asics](https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/gel-kayano-14/p/ANA_1203A540-500.html)  atmos works in collaboration with [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-kayano-14-sneaker) to bring attention to its latest sneaker model -- it is a new variation of the [GEL-Kayano 14](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zutomayo) sneaker model. The silhouette is defined by the glow-in-the-dark accent which is bright at night and elevates the technical shoes. It comes in the mushroom-centric colorway which is comprised of creamy white, grey hues, and browns. Once the lights are turned off, the sneakers light up with the glow-in-the-dark hues throughout the shoes. The midsole is detailed with glowing speckles and ASICS branding brings attention to the radiant accents even more so. atmos has named the ASICS sneaker "Yakoutake" which is dubbed after the famous mushroom from Japan which lights up at night. Image Credit: atmos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 31% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion:** Illuminated apparel and accessories are capturing consumer interest, offering vibrant aesthetics in low-light environments. - **Mushroom-inspired Designs:** Design elements inspired by fungi, such as glow-in-the-dark surfaces, are being creatively incorporated into various products. - **Collaborative Footwear Innovations:** Partnerships between brands bring forth unique and technically advanced sneaker designs attractive to niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Technology:** Advanced materials and innovative design techniques are revolutionizing how fashion integrates with wearable technology. - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic shoe market is seeing a surge in demand for visually striking, yet functional, footwear that enhances performance. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor and adventure gear is increasingly adopting glow-in-the-dark features to improve both safety and style in low-light conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Color-Blocked Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-kayano-14-sneaker.md) - [Technical Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zutomayo.md) - [Pink-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glo-colorway.md) - [Metallic-Accented Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-6.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md) - [Stylish Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-wins-add-up.md) - [Metallic Joint-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-12.md) - [Tech-Infused Dynamic Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20-1.md) - [Collaborative Light Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-5.md)