# Lightweight Neon Green Sneakers The Nike Kobo 11 'Christmas' Edition Has a Vibrant Woven Upper By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-kobe-11 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/nike-kobe-11-elite-ghost-of-christmas) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/?sdjfns) The new [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17) Kobe 11 was made to attract the glances of passersby, with a highlighter green colorway that adds a fresh pop of color to any ensemble. This vibrant tone is used throughout the tongue, upper and sole, making for a streamlined design that has a futuristic appeal to it. As the Nike Kobe 11 'Christmas' edition makes use of [Flyknit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture) material, the sneakers are incredibly lightweight and versatile. This means that they're great for athletic wear, as well as casual. The Flyknit material is used so prominently that it's even visible underneath the transparent blue soles, which are made with Nike's "[Zoom Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphafly-3-sneaker) technology." Although the Nike Kobe 11s are eye-catching in the day, they're even more so at night, as certain accents on it are glow-in-the-dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vibrant Sneaker Colorways:** Opportunity to disrupt the sneaker market by introducing bold and eye-catching color options. - **Lightweight Athletic Sneakers:** Potential for disruptive innovation in athletic footwear by creating lightweight and versatile sneakers that are suitable for both sports and casual wear. - **Glow-in-the-dark Elements in Sneaker Design:** Chance to disrupt the sneaker industry by incorporating glow-in-the-dark accents, creating unique and attention-grabbing footwear for night-time wear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion and apparel industry by offering bold and vibrant sneaker designs that stand out. - **Sports and Athletics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the sports and athletics industry by developing lightweight sneakers that are suitable for both athletic performance and casual wear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Chance to disrupt the footwear manufacturing industry by incorporating glow-in-the-dark elements into sneaker designs, creating unique and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17.md) - [Festive Themed Soccer Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-colorway-1.md) - [Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba.md) - [Vibrant Orange Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-orange-colorway-1.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Layered Green Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-5-6.md) - [Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite-one-1.md) - [Neon-Tinged Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luka-4.md) - [Neon Tonal Performance Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphafly-3-sneaker.md)