# Sock-Inspired Sneakers The Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka Takes Cues from Warm Winter Socks By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-htm-flyknit-chukka References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/12/26/nike-htm-flyknit-chukka-snow-style-pack/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) The Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka is a new color release of the widely popular sneaker design. This new Snow Style Pack from Nike is reflective of the winter months with its snowy blue and grey colorways. The HTM is a collaboration between Hiroshi Fujiwara (founder of [Fragment Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-4)), Tinker Hatfield (Nike designer) and Mark Parker ([Nike Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-haven) CEO and designer). They began their collaboration back in 2002 and since have pushed the envelop of performance technology and fabric innovation. The latest Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka is well suited for the winter months with their cool, snowy colors. These colors are dubbed Blue Glow and Light Charcoal. Although they are sneakers, the Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka look more like socks due to their wollen material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Snow Style Pack:** The new Snow Style Pack from Nike reflects the trend of incorporating winter aesthetics into footwear design. - **Fabric Innovation:** The Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka showcases the trend of using advanced fabrics to create unique and functional sneakers. - **Sock-inspired Design:** The sock-like appearance of the Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka taps into the trend of blurring the line between athletic footwear and everyday comfort. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of integrating winter-inspired elements into their shoe designs. - **Performance Technology:** Advancements in fabric innovation present disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the performance technology sector. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of combining athletic and everyday comfort by incorporating sock-like designs into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulbous Knitted Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-haven.md) - [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) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Icy-Inspired Textural Golf Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-89-g.md) - [Cutting-Edge Reimagined Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restore-tc-chukka.md) - [Frosted Neutral Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-9-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md)