# Medical Worker Sneakers The Nike Air Zoom Pulse is a Shoe for "Everyday Heroes" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-zoom-pulse References: [wellandgood](https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/nike-air-zoom-pulse-sneakers-for-standing-all-day/) & [news.nike](https://news.nike.com/news/nike-air-zoom-pulse) Athletic sneakers are typically first and foremost designed for those in sports but the Nike Air Zoom Pulse sets itself apart with a design that instead caters to "everyday heroes"—nurses, doctors, home health providers and others who are constantly on their feet. Insights for the sneaker design were collected at the [OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doernbecher-freestyle) located in Portland, Oregon, taking note of the fact that nurses "walk approximately four to five miles and sit for less than an hour during the course of a 12-hour shift." Although the Nike Air Zoom Pulse boasts a simple, comfortable design, it elegantly offers solutions for healthcare professionals. The footwear style is easy to put on and remove, and is equally easy to clean, boasting a full-rubber outsole and a [flexible drop-in midsole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-18). Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Medical Worker Footwear:** Developing specialized footwear for healthcare workers can lead to innovations that address their unique needs and challenges. - **Comfort and Functionality:** Designing products that prioritize comfort and functionality can revolutionize traditional consumer markets and meet the needs of specific industries. - **User-centered Design:** Incorporating insights from users and industry experts can lead to innovative product designs that address specific pain points and challenges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Supplies and Equipment:** There is an opportunity for companies specializing in medical supplies and equipment to design new and innovative footwear to meet the needs of healthcare workers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can tap into new markets by designing products that cater to specific industries, like healthcare. - **Retail:** Retail companies can identify industries with specialized needs and develop innovative products to meet those needs, like medical worker footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [High-Mileage Off-Grid Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zegama-2.md) - [Responsive Dual-Chamber Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-dn.md) - [Versatile Cushioning Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pegasus-premium.md) - [Performance-Focused Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudpulse.md) - [Comfortable Healthcare Worker Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-for-healthcare-professionals.md) - [Neutral Support Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-winflo-10.md) - [Patient-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Winter-Ready Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterized-running-shoes.md)