# Gradient Golf Shoes This Limited Edition Nike Lunar Control 3 Features a Stylish Gradient By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-control-3 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/4/nike-lunar-control-3-limited-edition) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/rory-mcilroy) This limited-edition Nike Lunar Control 3 adorned the feet of four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy at the recently concluded Masters golf tournament. This particular iteration of the famous shoe features a beautiful white-to-black gradient on the upper, a Chrome finish Swoosh design and neon green accents. This shoe is designed to offer the wearer a wide base for stability and allows the athlete to maintain contact with the ground for as long as possible throughout impact. The shoe offers unmatched lightweight stability by virtue of a carbon fiber midfoot shank. Additionally, the Nike Lunar Control 3 also uses Nike Flywire technology for adaptive lateral support to secure the foot. This limited edition shoe will be valued by golfers who value maximum stability out on the course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gradient Golf Shoes:** The trend of gradient designs on athletic shoes provides an opportunity for manufacturers to introduce customization and personalization options to meet the demand of individual players. - **Lightweight Stability Technology:** Lightweight yet supportive materials in athletic shoe production will propel the trend toward comfort and function in golf shoes and other athletic footwear. - **Adaptive Lateral Support Technology:** The trend of incorporating adaptive lateral support, like Nike Flywire technology, can create a competitive advantage in the athletic shoe industry by enhancing the shoe's ability to respond to the individual's movements and provide a custom fit. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** Incorporation of new lightweight stability and support technologies will set athletic footwear companies apart in a highly competitive market. - **Golf Equipment:** Golf equipment manufacturers will benefit from the rising trend of customization and personalization options to meet the diverse needs of golfers. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Sporting goods retailers can benefit from offering products that incorporate innovative technologies and customization options as a point of differentiation in a saturated market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Golf Footwear Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-s-golf-shoe.md) - [Multi-Color Golf Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lt1.md) - [Bold Tonal Golf Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-golf.md) - [Modern Golfer Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-shoe1.md) - [Comfort-Forward Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-golf-shoes.md) - [Navy Award-Winning Golf Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navy-blue-golf-shoe.md) - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Light Graphite Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-graphite.md) - [Light Green Gradient Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufus-shoe.md)