# Wacky Webbed Kicks The Design of the Nike Air Kukini Shoes Will Charge Your Run By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-kukini References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/01/04/nike-air-kukini-sneakers/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner) Air Kukini kicks are a line of spider-webbed sneakers that are fittingly bright and vibrant for the spring season. Runners can choose from [neon pink, electric blue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2) or shiny black. The bold styles and [funky prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) will surely make athletes stand out. You can't help but feel a surge of energy with the vivacious look of the Nike Air Kukini. The style is powerful enough to charge your daily runs. **Implications** - Industrial engineers and product designers have found recently that consumers gravitate toward functionality these days than aesthetics or appearance. With this knowledge, businesses can cut design costs and focus on innovating the practical elements of their products, providing a deeper experience at the cost of prettiness. If anything, companies may find themselves saving and earning more money than before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Function Over Form:** Companies can cut design costs and focus on innovating the practical elements of products. - **Bright and Bold:** Consumers are drawn to bold styles and funky prints. - **Charged Up:** Functional design elements that enhance the experience of using the product. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Innovating functional design elements and bold styles in athletic footwear. - **Product Design:** Cutting design costs and innovating the practical elements of products. - **Sporting Goods:** Integrating functional design elements that enhance the user experience of sporting goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner.md) - [Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture.md) - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md) - [Vibrant Technical Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-waffle.md) - [Retro Brightly Accented Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze.md) - [Neon-Hued Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2.md) - [High-Mileage Off-Grid Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zegama-2.md) - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Men's Mesh Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamelike-caging-design.md)