# Flexible Skate Shoes The Nike SB Lunar One Shot Shoe is a Skateboarder's Dream Shoe By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-lunar-one-shot References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/nike-sb-lunar-one-shot-skate-shoe.php) & [nikeinc](http://nikeinc.com/news/pd24450f3d6c15779a1183ce7262ca696/sneak_peek) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps8-skate-sneaker) SB Lunar One Shot sneakers boast that they're "The most data-informed, wear-tested, technology-packed [competitive skate shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram) on the market." These claims come from having impressive features like reinforced pieces where shoes are most likely to get scuffed and scraped while skateboarding, along with mesh cut-outs in places where a skateboarder would benefit from a little more flexibility. This data was collected from Nike SB team members Sean Malto and Shane O’Neill, pinpointing the exact spots on a shoe that needed more attention. The shoes integrate a layer of Nike's Hyperscreen traction to provide additional durability, as well as Lunarlon cushioning for better protection on impact. Since these shoes were designed to do tricks, they'll be like a dream come true for skateboarders who like to test the limits of their gear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Data-informed Sports Gear:** Incorporating data and wear-testing into the design of sports gear can lead to more effective and durable products that cater to the specific needs of athletes. - **Flexible Footwear:** Creating shoes with strategically placed mesh cut-outs and reinforced pieces can provide athletes with the flexibility and protection they need to perform at their best. - **Impact-resistant Cushioning:** Developing footwear with cushioning that can better absorb impact can improve the safety and performance of athletes in high-impact sports. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** Incorporating data and wear-testing into the design of sporting goods can lead to more effective and durable products that cater to the specific needs of athletes. - **Footwear:** Creating shoes with strategically placed mesh cut-outs and reinforced pieces can provide athletes with the flexibility and protection they need to perform at their best. - **Athletic Performance:** Developing footwear with cushioning that can better absorb impact can improve the safety and performance of athletes in high-impact sports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Science-Backed Technical Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelflexkee-20.md) - [Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-roam.md) - [Laceless Textural Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorr-greenwood.md) - [Secure Cable-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-roam.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md)