# Bruce Lee-Inspired Kicks Latest Nike Zoom Kobe V Reference a Martial Arts Master By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-kobe-v References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2009/12/11/the-great-asylum-round-up-brazilian-bikini-roller-skate-fight/) & [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2009/12/11/nike-zoom-kobe-v-bruce-lee/) Hot and fresh colorways just keep poring out of the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway) warehouse, much to the delight of sneaker connoisseurs everywhere. The [Nike Kobe V](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobe-3-protro-halo) has just launched a rad style and it is going to make a lot of people very very happy. Inspired by the [martial arts master](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene) himself, Bruce Lee, this pair is fashioned after his jumpsuit in the eponymous film *The Game of Death*. Also the four red slashes on the side of this Nike Zoom Kobe V reference another Bruce Lee classic, *Enter the Dragon*. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Martial Arts-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for sportswear companies to leverage popular culture and iconic figures to create unique and desirable sneaker designs. - **Movie-inspired Fashion:** Potential for collaboration between fashion and film industries to create wearable and collectible merchandise that resonates with audiences. - **Retro-inspired Footwear:** Rising demand for vintage and nostalgic designs provides an opportunity for companies to reintroduce classic styles with modern updates. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** Companies in this industry can leverage pop culture and iconic figures to create unique and desirable sneaker designs. - **Film:** Collaboration between fashion and film industries can create wearable and collectible merchandise that resonates with audiences. - **Footwear:** Demand for retro-inspired and nostalgic designs provides an opportunity for companies to reintroduce classic styles with modern updates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [Vibrant Orange Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-orange-colorway-1.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [Purple Tonal Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalker.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-low-2.md) - [Black Stealthy Tonal Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides.md)