# Aussie-Inspired Sneakers The Kyrie Air Force 1s are Badged For NBA Star Kyrie Irving By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyrie-air-force-1 References: [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2014/11/clear-nike-air-force-1-low-for-kyrie-irving) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/nike-sportstwear-to-launch-kyrie-irving-badged-air-force-1) The Kyrie Air Force 1 collection consists of high quality street and sport culture footwear badged for Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving. The Kyrie Air Force 1s come in two colorways, [University Red](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8-1)/[Black and Game Royal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey-collection)/[White](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rain-plus). The former uses a classic yellow shade atop wholesome shades of bright and dark red. The latter uses cool blue and simple grey. Both shoes feature Irving's signature, with a 'K' design present on the upper and the No. 2 adorning the insole. Each pair of shoes comes with a custom Nike Elite sock featuring Irving's personal mantra "Hungry & Humble,' a phrase the Australian basketball star has used to motivate himself ever since he was a child. The Kyrie Air Force 1s are available in Nike stores and Nike's official website in limited quantities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Customized Athlete Footwear:** The Kyrie Air Force 1s showcase the trend of personalized athletic shoes, allowing athletes to promote their personal brand and style. - **Sports-inspired Streetwear:** The collection represents the growing trend of blending sports culture with streetwear fashion, appealing to consumers who want both style and functionality in their footwear. - **Athlete-inspired Fashion Collaborations:** The partnership between Kyrie Irving and Nike demonstrates the trend of collaborations between athletes and fashion brands to create unique and sought-after products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel and Footwear:** The sports apparel and footwear industry can explore opportunities to offer customized products that cater to athletes' individual preferences and personal branding. - **Streetwear Fashion:** The streetwear fashion industry can tap into the growing demand for sports-inspired clothing and accessories, collaborating with athletes to create limited edition collections. - **Athlete Sponsorship and Endorsement:** The athlete sponsorship and endorsement industry can capitalize on the trend of athlete-inspired fashion collaborations, creating mutually beneficial partnerships with fashion brands to promote athletes and boost brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anta-kai-1.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Athlete-Approved Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai3-performance-shoe.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hl-style-roots.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Bold-Colored Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fox-1.md)