# Updated Orange Basketball Sneakers Nikes New KD 9 Elite Model Comes with Some Vibrant Additions By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-9-elite References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/5/nike-kd-9-elite-hyper-orange) & [nike](http://nike.com/?djfnkds) Recently, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-red) launched a fresh colorway for its popular KD 9 Elite model, which has a flexible build that is simultaneously supportive -- making it the perfect companion on the court. Due to its inclusion of [bright fire-hued laces and midsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange), the new colorway was dubbed the 'Hyper Orange.' Balancing out these more vibrant components are hues of deep gray, black, and white, which make up the uppers and soles. Due to the overall minimalist aesthetic that's created as a result, the new KD 9 Elites don't feature Nike's branding as boldly as some of its other models do, as it just has its iconic [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17) logo featured near the backs of the uppers in gray. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing sleek, logo-free products that appeal to consumers seeking a minimalist style. - **Vibrant Colorways:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in offering bold, bright colors as a unique selling point for athletic sneakers. - **Flexible Support:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing footwear that combines flexibility and support for enhanced athletic performance. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating innovative athletic footwear that combines style and performance. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating bold, vibrant colors into fashion design to attract a younger, trend-conscious demographic. - **Sportswear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in producing sportswear with flexible and supportive materials for enhanced comfort and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-18.md) - [Golden Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Vibrant Orange Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-orange-colorway-1.md) - [Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl.md) - [Stark Tonal Basketball Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Orange-Tinged Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange.md)