# Sleek Knitted Sneakers The Nike Free Flyknit Chukka Midnight Fog Shoes are a High Top Design By M | Published 2015-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-free-flyknit-chukka-midnight-fog References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/01/02/nike-free-flyknit-chukka-midnight-fog/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/ca/en_ca/) If you're a fan of [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture) popular Flyknit shoes then the Nike Free Flyknit Chukka Midnight Fog silhouette is a pair you definitely must check out. These kicks embody a mix of classic street style and elegance that is ideal for casual wear. The Nike Free model has been a popular choice when it comes to style sneakers and the [Chukka silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot) takes the Free model and updates it with a hip high top design. The added Flyknit upper gives these sneakers an [incredibly light weight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-forward-moc-2-n7) and chic stitched aesthetic. The Midnight Fog colorway combines chic gray, white and red tones to create a neutral standout sneaker. The intricate red lining along the heel of the shoe adds a pop of color to these otherwise monochromatic sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Flyknit Sneakers:** The use of knitted materials in sneakers is a trend driving innovation in athletic footwear. - **High Top Designs:** High top sneaker designs are gaining popularity for their blend of street style and function. - **Monochromatic Colorways:** Sneakers featuring neutral colorways are in high demand for their versatility and stylish simplicity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Incorporating knitted materials in athletic footwear offers opportunities for improved flexibility, breathability, and style. - **Fashion:** High top and monochromatic sneaker designs are becoming more mainstream and offer opportunities for collaborations with high fashion brands. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of knitted materials in sneakers provides opportunities for textile manufacturers to expand their product offerings to the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md) - [Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture.md) - [Bulbous Knitted Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-haven.md) - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2.md) - [Summer-Ready Lightweight Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-forward-moc-2-n7.md) - [Chromatic Overlaid Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter.md) - [Chunky High-Performance Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-fly-6.md) - [Dynamic Layered Bright Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-wave.md)