# Slimmed-Out Shoes The NikeLab Dunk Lux High Features a Lighter Profile and Sleeker Silhouette By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikelab-dunk-lux-high References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/02/06/nikelab-dunk-lux-high/) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/innovating-an-icon-the-nikelab-dunk-lux) The NikeLab Dunk Lux High is a shoe that, in addition to its distinctive and classy silhouette, brings together cutting-edge [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha) high-performance technology with luxurious materials, elevating the already-[iconic Dunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1). The shoe features a last that is sleeker than the classic Dunk, and allows for reduced bulk in the toe-box and less foam in the heel. This gives the shoe a slimmer and sleeker profile. The shoe is available at select NikeLab locations as well as the NikeLab website. The Nike Dunk has been a source of inspiration for decades now, having started off as a high-performance basketball shoe in 1985 before being adopted by the [skateboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3), music, art and street subcultures. The NikeLab Dunk Lux High is a fresh spin that will ensure this shoe continues to live long in the memory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Lighter Footwear:** Designing shoes with reduced weight and bulk, allowing for improved mobility and comfort. - **Sleeker Profiles:** Creating shoes with slimmer and more streamlined designs for a contemporary and stylish appearance. - **Luxurious Materials:** Incorporating high-quality and premium materials into footwear to enhance the overall aesthetic and luxury feel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel companies to develop innovative footwear options with lighter materials for athletes and enthusiasts. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer stylish and sleek footwear options using luxurious materials for fashion-conscious consumers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to create new designs with slimmer profiles, appealing to customers seeking both performance and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Textured Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-3.md) - [Triple Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Symbolic Knot-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-knot.md) - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md)