The adidas and Yohji Yamamoto shoes feature the branding from both the German sportswear brand and the Japanese fashion designer who's celebrated for his avant-garde looks.
With this release, the Yohji Yamamoto shoes stay true to the designer's legacy -- the two models making use of a statement leather and neoprene silhouette, which extends high up the shin and forms to the wearer's shape. The thin ankle is contrasted with a square toe on one model, as well as a thick white sole, whereas the other is a bit more traditional with a rounded shape.
In order to get the shape of the sneakers, the two collaborators considered the shape of ski boots. Each of the models in complemented with zippers on the sides that ensure an optimum fit and offer an edgy look simultaneously.
Ski Boot-Inspired Sneakers
The adidas and Yohji Yamamoto Shoes Have a Futuristic Construction
Trend Themes
1. Ski Boot-inspired Sneakers - Footwear brands are exploring the concept of fusion designs borrowing from diverse disciplines such as sportswear & fashion wear.
2. Leather and Neoprene Silhouette - Innovation in material combination is influencing premium footwear design.
3. Personalized Fit Sneakers - Sneaker brands are developing advanced fitting systems to provide an optimum fit for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear Industry - Inclusion of design elements from the ski industry into sneakers, can inspire other sportswear brands to rethink and upgrade their existing lines.
2. Fashion & Apparel Industry - The fusion of sportswear and fashion can enable designers to break new ground and create trendsetting fashion attires with added comfort and functionality
3. Footwear Manufacturing Industry - Improving the fitting of shoes by developing customised fitting mechanisms not only enhances consumer satisfaction but also sets a new benchmark, driving up the costs of less innovative brands still competing.