# Basketball Player-Backed Sneakers Kyrie Irving Teases the Upcoming 'Kyrie 9' Silhouette By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyrie-irving-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/nike-kyrie-8-9-kyrie-irving-on-foot-look) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXUosEjMdz/) Kyrie Irving recently teased his upcoming [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-red) silhouette at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles alongside names like Trae Yong, Cole Anthony, and Scottie Barnes. The players gathered at the school for a series of basketball scrimmages between different [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-freak-5) teams, and the audience quickly spotted the new iteration of the sneaker on the player’s feet during the game. The design boasts a mid-top structure with translucent mesh uppers that are outfitted with red and white accents. The sneaker also utilizes a [Zoom Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2) sole unit for additional cushioning, while a quote from Irving’s mother graces the interiors. Extra details include roman numerals ‘VII XIII’ embroidered on the heel in honor of the birthday of Irving’s mother. The upcoming Kyrie 9 silhouette is slated for a November 11 release. Image Credit: Moving Pictures ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Basketball-player Endorsed Sneakers:** Athletes will continue to influence footwear design, leading to more collaborations and ambitious releases, especially in the basketball sneaker market. - **Translucent Mesh Uppers:** Sneaker brands will begin to experiment with more translucent materials for their uppers, allowing for unique design opportunities and increased breathability. - **Personalized Design Details:** More sneakers will feature personalized design details such as quotes or important dates as a way to connect with consumers on a deeper level. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry will increasingly see more athlete-led sneaker collaborations and unique material experimentation. - **Sports:** The sports industry will see more athletes engaged in creating and marketing their own sneaker lines, blurring the lines between sports and fashion. - **Athleisure:** The athleisure industry will continue to benefit from the rising popularity of athlete-led sneaker releases, as consumers seek out comfortable yet stylish footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anta-kai-1.md) - [Athlete-Approved Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai3-performance-shoe.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vol-9.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawhi-iv.md) - [Athlete-Collaborative Neutral Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-book-1.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-18.md) - [Performance-Focused Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-cut-3.md) - [Classic Court Colorway Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-bank.md)