# Empire State Hoop Kicks Nike Air Flight Maestro Plus 'Knicks' Wears NYC B-Ball Colors Proudly By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-flight-maestro-plus-knicks References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/12/10/nike-air-maestro-flight-plus-knicks/) & [sneakerfreaker](http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/sneaker-releases/Nike-Air-Flight-Maestro-Plus-knicks/) Anyone who's familiar with sports will have no problem seeing that the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway) Air Maestro Flight Plus '[Knicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/34th-street-penn-station)' pays homage to New York's very own basketball team. The Nike Air Flight Maestro Plus 'Knicks' is a new basketball sneaker that wears the New York [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornetscolored) colors loud and proud. Much like the team, the shoe takes on a blue and orange theme that's instantaneously recognized by any basketball fan. Other details include a black tongue and midsole as well as the white swoosh to add more contrast. The overall style is simple, but has a bit of a retro feel that's quite reflective of the New York Knick's history in the NBA and the Big Apple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nike Air Maestro Flight Plus 'knicks':** This trend showcases the popularity of basketball-inspired sneakers that pay homage to specific sports teams. - **Blue and Orange Theme:** This trend highlights the use of specific team colors in sneaker designs, attracting fans who want to show their support. - **Retro-style Sneakers:** This trend indicates a growing demand for sneakers with a vintage look, appealing to consumers who appreciate nostalgia and classic designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can capitalize on the trend by collaborating with professional sports teams to produce team-inspired sneakers. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into this trend by offering a wide range of basketball-inspired sneakers that cater to fans of various sports teams. - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry can leverage this trend by incorporating team colors and retro elements in their sneaker designs to attract sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [Statue-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabrina-3-statue.md) - [Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornetscolored.md) - [Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-1.md) - [Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17.md) - [Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba.md) - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2.md)