# Boxer-Loving Sneaks The 2011 Manny Pacquiao Summer Footwear Collection is a Knockout By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-04-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manny-pacquiao-summer-footwear References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/04/nike-manny-pacquiao-2011-summer-footwear-collection/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) The 2011 Manny Pacquiao Summer Footwear collection by [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco-x-nike) is a winning combination of style and athleticism. The collection honors the [professional boxing champion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floyd-mayweather), who hails from the Philippines. The 2011 Nike Manny Pacquiao Summer Footwear line features three unique footwear options. Each shoe is an aesthetically modified version of an existing Nike shoe, adorned in the colors that [Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman) wears in the ring. There is a shoe for training, one for running and one for wearing in the ring. Manny's next big fight is on May 7, 2011, and there would be no better way to support the champ than by sporting a pair of these sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Athlete-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to create footwear collections inspired by famous athletes, combining style and athleticism. - **Aesthetic Modification:** Innovative ways to modify existing footwear designs to reflect a specific theme or brand identity, increasing consumer appeal. - **Sports-infused Fashion:** The merging of sports and fashion, creating stylish and functional apparel and accessories for sports enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Apparel:** Sports apparel brands can explore collaborations with athletes to create unique and appealing footwear collections. - **Fashion Footwear:** Footwear brands can incorporate elements of popular sports and athletes into their designs to attract sports enthusiasts. - **Athletic Training:** Opportunity for training equipment and athletic gear brands to collaborate with athletes and create specialized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fight-Game Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco-x-nike.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Martial Arts Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse-2.md) - [Thai Salad-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-som-tum-dunks.md) - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md) - [Boxing Champion-Supported Supplement Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floyd-mayweather.md) - [Cinematic Sneaker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-furious-x-puma.md)