# Empire State Kicks The NY Knicks Sneakers Represent the Big Apple By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-knicks-sneakers References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/12/31/adidas-phantom-ii-ny-knicks-edition/) & [adidas](http://www.adidas.com) I remember trying to get into basketball when I was in grade school, people automatically thought that because I was tall, I would take to basketball. Boy, were they wrong. But I do like these NY Knicks sneakers, and they may be as far as my love of basketball goes. [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lathemed-superstar-ii) continues the [theme shoe trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1) with the NY Knicks sneakers, and they are actually kinda cool. These sneaks show off a slammin’ [orange colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway) with the Knicks logo on the tongue and emblazoned on the heel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports-themed Sneakers:** Opportunity for sports teams to collaborate with shoe companies for trendy team merchandise. - **Team Logo Apparel:** Potential for sports teams to expand merchandise selection beyond traditional apparel items. - **Athletic Fashion:** Growing market for stylish athletic wear, including sneakers. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Merchandise:** Opportunities for sports teams to expand their product offerings to include trendy merchandise. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Potential for apparel companies to expand into sports team merchandise. - **Athletic Footwear:** Growing demand for sporty and stylish sneakers creates opportunities for footwear companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statue-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabrina-3-statue.md) - [Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anta-kai-1.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Peachy Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-scoot-zeros-georgia-peach.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [City-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lathemed-superstar-ii.md)