# Rainbow Baseball Sneakers The Nike Lunar Vapor Trout Rainbow Shoes Look Like a Rainbow Trout By M | Published 2014-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-vapor-trout References: [nikeblog](http://www.nikeblog.com/2014/07/15/nike-lunar-vapor-trout-rainbow-star-pe-fishy/?utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nike-lunar-vapor-trout-rainbow-star-pe-fishy) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcons-colorway) Lunar Vapor Trout Rainbow sneakers are ideal for baseball players who enjoy catching a fish or two on the side. The stylish and comfortable look of these baseball shoes are perfect for running around the field and hitting a few home runs. Los Angeles MLB player Mike Trout designed these fun [baseball sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-of-diamonds) for the Nike sportswear brand. These shoes are a clever play on words of Trout's last name with an infused rainbow trout fish design. The sneakers feature a [gradient rainbow color scheme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-colorway) that replicates the body of a rainbow trout fish. The soles begin in a pale yellow color and move from blue to pink into a mint green. Black speckled detailing replicates the look of the fish's scales. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Sports Shoes:** The combination of animal designs and sports shoes can create a unique and fun product line for athletic enthusiasts. - **Collaborations with Athletes:** Collaborations between popular athletes and sportswear brands can result in unique and creative product designs that can appeal to their fans. - **Customizable Sports Shoes:** Allowing sports enthusiasts to personalize their shoes with unique designs such as animal prints, patterns, and colors can create a strong bond between the customer and the product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel and Footwear:** This industry can leverage the popularity of animal designs and collaborations with athletes to create unique and innovative products that appeal to sports enthusiasts. - **Online Customization Platforms:** Customization platforms that allow customers to personalize their sports shoes can provide a competitive advantage in the sports apparel and footwear market. - **Sports Marketing and Sponsorship:** Marketing and sponsorship deals with popular athletes can result in unique product designs that can encourage fan engagement and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trout-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocaturf.md) - [Dynamic Sporty Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcons-colorway.md) - [Neon Tonal Performance Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphafly-3-sneaker.md) - [Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-sneakers.md) - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Chromatic Overlaid Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter.md) - [Iridescent Summer-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-tl-2.md) - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md)