# Skyscraper-Inspired Sneakers The 'Nike Lunar Elite Sky Hi' Will Add Some Height to Your Step By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-elite References: [nitrolicious](http://nitrolicious.com/2014/04/01/nike-lunar-elite-sky-hi-city-pack/2/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/launch/c/2014-03/lunar-elite-sky-hi-city-pack) The '[Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning) Lunar Elite Sky Hi' shoes are the latest line of wedged sneakers for women. Since the introduction of the wedged runner by Isabel Marant a few years ago, sneakers have quickly become the go-to shoes for even the most fashion-forward women. The deceptively heeled shoes, add height but still remain comfortable. Nike has been just as successful with their own wedged sneakers, but this new line is by far different than anything else on the market. The Nike Lunar Elite Sky His are sleekly designed and come in a variety of [metallic shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter) inspired by six style-influencing cities, including New York, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Paris, London, and Milan. What's most unique is that each shoe has the city that inspired it called out (in its abbreviated form) on the translucent bottom soles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heeled Sneakers:** Opportunities to create more fashionable lines of comfortable, heeled sneakers for women. - **City-inspired Designs:** Opportunities to incorporate location-inspired designs to footwear that would attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Translucent Sole Detailing:** Opportunities to innovate translucent sole detailing to fashion pieces, adding an element of customization and individuality. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Companies could try new designs and materials to provide fashion-forward women with comfortable, heeled sneakers. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies could incorporate city-inspired trends into their styles, which could attract more style-conscious consumers. - **Accessories:** Companies producing translucent sole detailing or customized fashion pieces could capture the interest of customers looking for unique and personalized items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Antigravity-Inspired Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-roam.md) - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Progrssive Chunky Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-sc.md)