# Soccer Jersey-Inspired Kicks The Nike Zoom Kobe VI Barcelona Shoe is Colorful and Comfortable By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zoom-kobe-vi1 References: [crookedtongues](http://www.crookedtongues.com/news/2011/May/23/nike-zoom-kobe-vi-fc-barcelona/) & [store.nike](http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/) The new [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-colorway-1) Zoom Kobe VI Barcelona shoe for men is inspired by the FC Barcelona soccer club and the team's bright color combination of yellow, maroon and blue. The shoe not only boasts the soccer team's signature colors, but also the team's official crest on the inside of the tongue. The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is the sixth in the Kobe series and it is no surprise that soccer was the next sport to be incorporated into the series seeing as Kobe is a huge fan of the sport and enjoyed playing the game as a child. In addition to the refreshing style of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, the low-cut design of the shoe makes for a seriously comfortable fit. Both Kobe and soccer enthusiasts can purchase the shoe online at the Nike website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Sports-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity to create footwear inspired by other sports teams or color combinations for a unique and vibrant look. - **Collaborations Between Sports and Fashion Brands:** Opportunity for fashion brands to partner with sports teams to create unique and stylish merchandise. - **Comfort-focused Design in Sports Footwear:** Opportunity to incorporate low-cut designs and enhanced comfort features in sports footwear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to expand their product line by incorporating sports team-inspired footwear. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with sports teams and create fashionable sports merchandise. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to enhance comfort and style through sports-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Themed Soccer Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-colorway-1.md) - [Vibrant Orange Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-orange-colorway-1.md) - [Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba.md) - [Star Motif Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-20.md) - [Stark Tonal Basketball Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-void.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md)