# Lightning-Inspired Shoes The KD7 Lightning 534 are Inspired By New York City Lightning Strikes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd7-lightning-534 References: [latinpost](http://www.latinpost.com/articles/26491/20141125/nike-release-dates-2014-kd-7-lightning-534-kobe-9-elite-sequoia-lunar-tr1-oregon-price-where-to-buy-photos.htm) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/kd7-lightning-534) The KD7 Lightning 534 is the latest weather-themed colorway released by Nike to honor Kevin Durant, the NBA superstar who, growing up, was always interested in meteorology and actually dreamed of being a weatherman. The shoe pays tribute to KD's electrifying performances on the court and is inspired by the electricity inherent in New York City. The shoe is inspired specifically by the famous lightning rod situated at Fifth Ave and 34th Street. At this location, a purple hue often radiates above New York City's skyline during lightning strikes. The KD7 Lightning 534 has a rich purple hue that captures that of the New York City sky when lightning strikes. The graphics on the Nike Swoosh and the outsole are inspired by visual representations of weather patterns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Weather-themed Colorways:** Exploring the use of weather-inspired design elements in various products, creating unique and eye-catching appearances. - **Electrifying Performances:** Capitalizing on the excitement and energy of high-performance actions to create innovative products that embody power and speed. - **Visual Representation of Weather Patterns:** Incorporating weather imagery and patterns into product designs for a visually striking and distinctive aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** Sports brands can leverage weather-themed colorways and electrifying designs to create captivating footwear and clothing for athletes. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion brands can draw inspiration from visual representations of weather patterns to create unique and statement-making accessories. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore the incorporation of weather-related elements into their designs to create visually impactful graphics and illustrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Golden Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4.md) - [Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17.md) - [Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-18.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Statue-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabrina-3-statue.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-sneakers.md)