# College Superstar Sneaks Nike and LeBron James Set to Release School-Minded Shoes By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-lebron-james References: [nikelebron.net](http://nikelebron.net/?s=kentucky) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) Nike and LeBron James have decided to create new sets of shoes which have more of a scholastic feel to them. Christ the King and the University of Akron are two of the schools that will be featured, (and this is nothing new considering Nike has a long-standing tradition for releasing school-inspired kicks) but the shoe that has me jumping around is the possible University of Kentucky-inspired Nike LeBron. If you know me, you know that these are what I will be wearing for the next decade. Check out more on the Nike and LeBron James collaboration by following the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **School-inspired Shoes:** Opportunity for brands to create footwear collections inspired by different schools or universities. - **Athlete Collaborations:** Potential for athletes to collaborate with brands in creating unique shoe collections. - **Nostalgic Sneakers:** Demand for sneakers that evoke a sense of nostalgia, such as school-themed designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Apparel:** Companies in the sports apparel industry can explore collaborations with athletes to create school-inspired footwear. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunities for athletic footwear brands to launch school-themed sneaker collections. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the trend of nostalgic sneakers by curating and selling school-inspired footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-promise-colorway.md) - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr1.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2.md) - [Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-lego-1.md) - [Athlete-Collaborative Low-Cut Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevy-edition.md) - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [College-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collegiate-footwear-collection.md) - [Athlete-Backed Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-game-console.md)