# Corkboard Slam Dunk Sneakers You Won't Want to Tack Pictures on These Nike LeBron X NSW Cork Shoes By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lebron-x-nsw-cork References: [2000musicradio](http://2000musicradio.com/wordpress/nike-lebron-x-cork/) & [nikeblog](http://www.nikeblog.com/2012/10/17/nike-lebron-x-cork-with-actual-cork/) The powerhouse Lebron James will have a fresh pair of [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii) LeBron X NSW Cork sneakers to go with the [bold Olympic gold medal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4) he won in June. The sports company decided to pay tribute to the basketball player by honoring him with a shoe with an upper very similar to a cork board. These insanely crafty shoes mimic the style of high-performance basketball sneaks found on the court and [echo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-frame) the same outline of the other LeBron kicks. However, style is the main focus rather than performance. They are all tan except for the red and black highlights on the tongue and sole of the footwear. The Nike LeBron X NSW Cork sneakers are limited addition and will not be available until December. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or service that allows consumers to customize and personalize their own sneakers, offering unique design options. - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in sneaker production, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Nostalgic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sneakers with nostalgic design elements that evoke a sense of nostalgia and tap into the growing retro fashion trend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and smart features into footwear, such as sensors for tracking fitness metrics or incorporating augmented reality for interactive experiences. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize innovative textile technologies and 3D printing to create unique and high-quality fashion pieces, including customized garments and accessories. - **Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced sports equipment using lightweight and durable materials, enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injuries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Pink Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-promise-colorway.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr1.md) - [Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-sneaker.md) - [Golden Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4.md) - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md)