# Bus-Inspired Sneakers Kyrie Irving's Nike Collaboration Reveals Yellow Sneakers By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyrie-irving-nike References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/kyrie-irving-nike-kyrie-2-school-bus) & [store.nike](http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/kyrie-2-35y-7y-big-kids-basketball-shoe/pid-11141231/pgid-10952725) A new Kyrie Irving Nike collaboration has revealed vibrant sneakers that were inspired by a very specific reference. The collaboration is the second in the 'Nike Kyrie' series and is appropriately titled the 'School Bus.' The basketball player plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and is known for his athletic skill -- having been dubbed with the nickname 'Bus Driver.' Much like school buses, these shoes are bright yellow with black accents. The tongue of the shoe is further influenced by a school bus, with a red stop sign that has Kyrie's name on it. This Kyrie Irving Nike collaboration takes a humorous idea and combines it with design, allowing for a perfect shoe for fans of the player. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Vibrant Sneakers:** The trend of vibrant sneakers offers opportunities for brands to create bold and eye-catching footwear designs. - **Athlete Collaborations:** The trend of collaborations between athletes and brands opens up avenues for innovative and unique product designs. - **Humorous Design Concepts:** The trend of incorporating humor into product design presents opportunities for creating unique and playful consumer experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of vibrant sneakers by offering bold and colorful options for athletes and consumers. - **Sportswear Apparel:** The sportswear apparel industry can leverage athlete collaborations to create distinctive and exclusive product lines that resonate with fans and sports enthusiasts. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the trend of humorous design concepts by offering playful and quirky accessories that add a touch of fun to consumer outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anta-kai-1.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-3.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Metro Transit-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-right-back.md) - [Athlete-Collaborative Low-Cut Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevy-edition.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawhi-iv.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosperity-be-the-prize.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md)