Running in wet and/or muddy conditions can quickly render your shoes dirty and wet, so the Nike LunarEpic Flyknit Shield sport shoes are designed to eliminate this issue. Featuring a waterproof design, the shoes feature a DWR-coated synthetic yarn that goes up the ankle to protect the whole area of the foot from becoming wet and/or muddy.
Set to release on November 3rd, the Nike LunarEpic Flyknit Shield enables runners to maintain an enhanced capability when it comes to movement without leaving them open to the elements. The Nike LunarEpic Flyknit Shield sport shoes come in a silver and black color option that features a reflective fabric aesthetic to help keep runners visible in low light scenarios.
What's Driving This Trend
- Waterproof Sports Shoes
- The trend of designing athletic shoes to protect feet from wet and muddy conditions.
- Dwr-coated Synthetic Yarn
- The trend of using durable water repellent coatings on synthetic yarn to make them waterproof.
- Reflective Safety Aesthetic
- The trend of adding reflective materials to athletic shoes to enhance visibility in low light situations.
Who This Affects Most
- Athletic Footwear
- Opportunities for designing innovative sports shoes that are waterproof and protect feet from harsh weather.
- Synthetic Yarn Manufacturing
- Opportunities for companies producing durable water repellent synthetic yarns for use in a wide range of applications, including athletic shoes.
- Sporting Goods Retail
- Opportunities for retailers to stock and market waterproof sports shoes with reflective safety aesthetics, catering to runners and athletes who train in varied weather conditions.
