# Webbed Lightweight Runners Run in Comfort With the Nike Free Run+ 2 FW 2011 Line By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-free-run-2-fw-2011 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/07/nike-2011-fallwinter-free-run-2/) & [nikerunning.nike](http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/) The upcoming season will see the release of the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zegama-2) Free Run+ 2 FW 2011 Collection which is going to be a real treat for runners. The Nike Free Run+ 2 FW 2011 adds to the sports company's very successful line of runners. New colors have been added, but otherwise, the design has stayed relatively the same. You still get the web-like effect on the upper with the swoosh located on the side of the back-heel. When it comes to materials and performance, the runners still has a lot of flexibility on the front of the shoe and the same lightweight material is still utilized for comfort and breathability. Considering the rave reviews the Free Run+ 2 series has been getting, it’s clever to keep things the way they are. After all, why fix something that ain’t broke? Photography: [Hypebeast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-clarkson) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Webbed Lightweight Runners:** A trend towards creating running shoes with webbed, lightweight materials. - **Nike Free Run+ 2 FW 2011 Collection:** A trend towards creating new collections with added colors but maintaining a design that has already been successful. - **Breathable Running Shoes:** A trend towards using lightweight materials for comfort and breathability in running shoes. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear Industry:** There is an opportunity for the sportswear industry to invest in creating webbed, lightweight materials for running shoes. - **Footwear Industry:** There is an opportunity for the footwear industry to innovate new collections that maintain a design that has already been successful. - **Textile Industry:** There is an opportunity for the textile industry to innovate breathable, lightweight materials for use in running shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Mileage Off-Grid Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zegama-2.md) - [Revived Archival Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rejuven8.md) - [Bolding Layered Breathable Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-3.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatzig-2-running-shoes.md) - [Athletic Performance Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-running-collection.md) - [Chunky High-Performance Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-fly-6.md) - [Men's Mesh Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamelike-caging-design.md) - [Hybrid Retooled Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-waffle-racer.md) - [Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture.md)