# Athletic Hiking Shoes The Nike Sportswear Lunarboot Will Have You Climbing Above the Rim By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sportswear-lunarboot References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/24/nike-sportswear-lunarboot-holiday-2010/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/boots/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-force) is getting into the outdoor footwear scene with their new Nike Sportswear Lunarboot. This boot shows a side of the swoosh that few have seen before. The Nike Sportswear Lunarboot is [trail-ready](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offtrail-hike) with its [rugged design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-trek-1) and Nike Lunar Foam technology. The boot appears to be waterproof and has a sole that could grip onto the toughest of trails. Nike domination seems to know no bounds, but only time will tell if their venture into the realms of nature works out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor-focused Footwear:** There is an opportunity for footwear companies to create products that cater to outdoor enthusiasts with a mix of style and functionality. - **Innovative Sole Technology:** The development of unique sole technologies for hiking shoes can disrupt the outdoor footwear market. - **Sustainability in Footwear:** There is a need for sustainable and eco-friendly materials in the outdoor footwear industry that would appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The outdoor footwear market has room for disruption with the introduction of innovative products and sustainable materials. - **Outdoor Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of outdoor-focused footwear by offering a wide selection of products and targeting active consumers. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can expand their product lines and enter the outdoor footwear market with advanced technologies and stylish designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Winterized Stealthy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-force.md) - [City-to-Summit Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-cygnal-boot.md) - [90s-Style Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-torre-mid-waterproof.md) - [Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-roam.md) - [Secure Cable-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-roam.md) - [Winter-Ready Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterized-running-shoes.md) - [Neutral Rugged Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-niobium-concept-3.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-sneaker.md) - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md)