# Graphic Basketball Sneakers The Nike Zoom Soldier 9 Has Been Refashioned with the Freegums Design By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-soldier References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/10/freegums-nike-soldier-lebron-9) Designed for basketball players with a zany sense of style, the Nike Zoom Soldier 9 sneaker has been redesigned to include the kitschy Freegums graphic. This unusual print adds a certain quirkiness to the basic [basketball shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1). Sneaker fans and basketball followers recognize the Freegums graphic as the eccentric print that once decorated the [Nike LeBron 9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii). Now the iconic sportswear company is once again utilizing the graphic for the Nike Zoom Soldier 9. The Zoom Soldier 9 is fairly similar to the LeBron [James](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-james) signature line. However, this sneaker features a silhouette that is far more lightweight than any of the James models. The Freegums Nike Zoom Soldier 9 features a monochromatic upper with blue branding atop the Freegums graphic, which is different on each shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graphic Basketball Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and vibrant graphic patterns on basketball sneakers to cater to players with a zany sense of style. - **Iconic Graphic Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring back iconic graphic designs from previous sneaker models, creating nostalgia and attracting loyal customers. - **Lightweight Basketball Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop basketball sneakers with lightweight designs for enhanced performance and agility on the court. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists or designers to offer limited editions of graphic basketball sneakers to attract a wider customer base. - **Basketball Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and technologies to create lightweight basketball sneakers that provide superior comfort and support. - **Athletic Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace bold and unique graphic designs on athletic footwear to cater to consumers seeking self-expression and individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Performance-Focused Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-cut-3.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Character-Themed Court Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-basketball.md) - [Boldly Designed Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder.md) - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md)