# Impressively Slim Skateboard Shoes The Nike SB Lunar Gato Skate Shoes are Ready to Roll By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-lunar-gato References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2014/1/the-review-nike-sb-lunar-gato) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/ca/en_ca/?ref=https://www.google.ca/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-gold-colorway) SB Lunar Gato shoes are crafted for a skateboarders dream. The toecap has been reformatted with a faux-stitched one-piece suede layer. The suede has also been treated with a thin, rough material around the tip. This time around, the shoe is a little more aggressive, but still holds to its character. The Nike SB Lunar Gato [skate shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-leggerezza-fb) fits on more of the narrow side. The slim-fitting sneaker is optimal for an individual with a slimmer foot. Just like the original Gato and [similar soccer silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokkoi-sole), the SB Lunar Gato has more of a rounded heel which helps lock your foot into place. The lightweight sneaker comes created with a midsole that is entirely composed of some sort of space-age stuff. This stuff cuts down the sneakers weight and gives you a better ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Slim-fitting Skate Shoes:** The trend of slim-fitting skate shoes presents an opportunity for brands to innovate on comfort and performance while catering to individuals with slimmer feet. - **One-piece Suede Toecap:** The trend of utilizing a one-piece suede layer for the toecap of shoes opens up possibilities for enhanced durability and a seamless design. - **Lightweight Space-age Midsoles:** The trend of using lightweight space-age materials for midsoles enables brands to create sneakers that offer improved performance and a lighter, more comfortable ride. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry can capitalize on the trend of slim-fitting skate shoes by developing innovative designs that cater to skateboarders with different foot shapes. - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry can leverage the trend of one-piece suede toecaps to create sneakers that combine style and durability for various sports and activities. - **Sports Technology:** The sports technology industry can explore the trend of lightweight space-age midsoles to develop innovative materials and designs that enhance athletic performance and reduce fatigue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Indoor Soccer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-gold-colorway.md) - [Minimal Earthy Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gato-sneaker.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps8-skate-sneaker.md) - [Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-roam.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Refined Skateboarder Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cariuma-naioca-gum-suede-sneaker.md) - [Secure Cable-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-roam.md)