# Badass Boxer Kicks The Nike Manny Pacquiao Trainer is a First Round Knockout By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-manny-pacquiao References: [solecollector](http://www.solecollector.com/niketraining/?p=2403) You don't have to be an avid follower of boxing to know that the Nike Manny Pacquiao Trainer is one badass pair of shoes. This shoe was designed after boxing's current pound-for-pound champ, Manny Pacquiao The Nike Manny Pacquiao Trainer has a graphite color scheme with red accents on the swoosh and lace loops, with Pacquiao's 'MP' logo making an appearance on the heel as well. In case you were wondering, the shoe was made to celebrate Pacquiao's upcoming fight on November 14th and should be in stores before that date. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Badass Boxer Kicks:** The trend of creating athletic shoes inspired by iconic boxers presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the market of sports enthusiasts looking for stylish and high-performance footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry can leverage the trend of boxer-inspired shoes by partnering with renowned fighters to create exclusive and collectible shoe designs. - **Sports Merchandise:** The sports merchandise industry can capitalize on the popularity of boxing by producing licensed boxer-inspired products, such as apparel and accessories, to cater to the demand of fans and followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Fight-Game Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco-x-nike.md) - [Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr1.md) - [Habanero-Inspired Bold Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Performance-Focused Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-nano-x5.md) - [Martial Arts Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene.md) - [Durable Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-x5-edge.md) - [Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-silver-metallic.md)