# Triple Threat Trainers The Nike Free Trainer 3.0 Provides Speed, Stability and Versatility By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-free-trainer-30 References: [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/versatility-and-performance-the-nike-free-trainer-3-0) When athletes train, they require a shoe that is incredibly versatile in order to meet any challenge that is thrown at them; the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-metcon-9) Free Trainer 3.0 is just that shoe. A triple threat, it isn't just versatile, it also delivers stability and speed. All of this comes in a sleek and stylish package that people will want to wear even outside of working out. The innovative sole of the Nike Free Trainer 3.0 boasts a hexagonal flex grooves "that offer six different flex points to enable natural motion" and "the mid-foot Nike [Flywire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-cut-3) technology provides superior stability and the support needed for rapid lateral movements and cuts in every direction," as is writing on Nike.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Triple Threat Trainers:** Shoes designed for athletes that are versatile, stable and provide speed. - **Hexagonal Flex Grooves:** Innovative sole design with hexagonal flex grooves that offer six different flex points to enable natural motion. - **Nike Flywire Technology:** Mid-foot Nike Flywire technology provides superior stability and the support needed for rapid lateral movements and cuts in every direction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** The Nike Free Trainer 3.0 provides the triple threat technology and style that athletes and fitness enthusiasts need in their footwear. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods retailers can benefit from carrying the Nike Free Trainer 3.0 line, which allows customers to excel in various athletic activities without needing multiple pairs of shoes. - **Fashion:** The sleek and stylish design of the Nike Free Trainer 3.0 will make it a popular choice for casual wear, expanding the reach of the fashion industry into the athletic and fitness markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Focused Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-nano-x5.md) - [Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr1.md) - [Inclusive Road Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vaporfly-3.md) - [Adaptable Road-to-Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pegasus-trail-5.md) - [Neutral Support Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-winflo-10.md) - [Performance Grid-Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-structure-26.md) - [Performance Running Footwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-running-footwear.md) - [Summer-Ready Lightweight Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-forward-moc-2-n7.md) - [Functional Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropset-4.md)