# Cushioned Running Shoes The Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 is Extremely Lightweight and Supportive By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-flyknit-lunar-3 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/tags/nike-flyknit-lunar-3) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/impossibly-light-and-incredibly-strong-marries-soft-and-responsive-the-nike-flyknit-lunar-3) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vaporfly-3) Flyknit Lunar 3 is a shoe that somehow manages to be extremely strong and durable despite being incredibly lightweight. This is thanks to the pairing of Lunarlon cushioning materials with a [Flyknit upper that is breathable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture), flexible and ultra-supportive. The Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 is available on Nike's website for a web-only colorway. Beginning March 5, it will be offered in a dozen different colorways for men and women. Whether you're a noob runner looking to get fit or a serious running veteran looking to best your marathon time, the Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 is sure to help you get there thanks to its high-tech performance attributes. With a range of beautiful colorways to represent every personality type, it'll ensure that you look good on the run too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Lightweight Running Shoes:** Opportunity to innovate by developing new lightweight materials and designs for running shoes. - **Breathable Footwear:** Opportunity to create breathable shoe technologies that enhance comfort and performance for athletes. - **Athleisure Fashion:** Opportunity to merge fashion and athletic wear by designing stylish running shoes that can be worn casually. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** Opportunity for sporting goods manufacturers to develop and market advanced running shoes for athletes of all levels. - **Textile & Footwear:** Opportunity for textile and footwear companies to collaborate on the development of innovative materials and technologies for running shoes. - **Athleisure Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to capitalize on the growing popularity of athleisure by offering stylish running shoes as part of their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Road Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vaporfly-3.md) - [Cloud-Like Engineered Upper Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-gelnimbus-28.md) - [Lightweight Breathable Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-41-blueprint.md) - [Athletic Performance Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-running-collection.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudeclipse.md) - [Technical Vibrant Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphafly-3.md) - [Secure Cable-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-roam.md) - [Next-Generation Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-structure-25.md) - [Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-roam.md)