# Skateboarding Denim Pants The Levi's X Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean Allows for More Flexibility By Kevin Young | Published 2012-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-nike-511-skateboarding-jean References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/levis-x-nike-511-skateboarding-jean/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/ca/en_ca/?ref=http://www.google.ca/url) Denim is not the best choice of material when it comes to activities such as skateboarding, but the [Levi's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repossessed-climb-jeans) x Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean is a stretchable trouser that'll feel like a breeze. Levi's and Nike have teamed up to make a fashionable and highly functional pant that offers flexibility for extreme sports. The pant is based on the [Levi's 511 Skinny jean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/501-curve), but the best part of this design is Nike's Dri-Fit technology that provides people with an airy flow of freshness in areas prone to getting a bit swampy. This design gives athletes a greater range of movement while maintaining the [skateboarding styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4). The Levi's x Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean launches in July at a price of $100. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stretchable Trousers for Extreme Sports:** Levi's X Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean combines fashion and functionality for athletes with a greater range of movement. - **Dri-fit Technology in Denim Pants:** Nike's Dri-Fit technology in the Levi's X Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean provides breathability and freshness in areas prone to sweat. - **Collaboration Between Apparel and Sportswear Brands:** Partnerships like Levi's and Nike create innovative products that cater to the needs of specific sports or activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** The Levi's X Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean highlights the potential for incorporating performance features into everyday clothing items. - **Sportswear:** The collaboration opens opportunities for sportswear brands to expand their product range and cater to different sports and activities. - **Extreme Sports:** The stretchable and functional design of the Levi's X Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean aligns with the needs of athletes engaged in extreme sports like skateboarding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handpicked Vintage Sporty Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repossessed-climb-jeans.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobranded-jeans.md) - [Performance-Focused Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x.md) - [Ultra-Wide Collaborative Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwide-levis.md) - [Easygoing Denim Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim.md) - [Bold Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-denim-collections-levis-and-adsb-andersson-bell-join-forces-to-reimagi.md) - [Adventurous Cyclist Pant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/686-platform-bike-pants.md) - [Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps8-skate-sneaker.md) - [Workwear Reinvented Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-kiko-kostadinov.md)