# Laceless Collaborative Technical Sneakers A-COLD-WALL* and Salomon Join Forces for the SS25 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-and-salomon References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/a-cold-wall-salomon-sneakers-collab/)  A-COLD-WALL* and [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-and-salomon) [work in collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon) just as the fashion imprint is now led by the creative management of William Slocombe and Liam Hassimi. The seasonal range was showcased through a short film which displayed the looks with energetic music and functional form. The shoe that is created between the two has a [laceless structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtwhisper-1) that appears to be worn-in and splattered with white paint along the bottom. "The inaugural collection of the company's new phase draws inspiration from Britain's sonic culture – in particular, the practice of illicit radio broadcasting. Informed by a process of research into the spatial and subcultural dimensions of the phenomenon, the collection discusses ideas of ephemerality and functionality, anonymity and audacity." Image Credit: Salomon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Laceless Footwear:** Laceless shoes merge fashion with innovative design, offering a sleek and modern alternative to traditional lacing systems. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborations between fashion brands and sportswear companies push the boundaries of design and function, creating unique and highly desirable products. - **Subculture-inspired Collections:** Fashion lines inspired by subcultural movements, such as Britain's sonic culture, offer a fresh and edgy aesthetic that resonates with niche audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry continuously evolves with new design partnerships that drive innovation and unique product offerings. - **Footwear:** Footwear manufacturers can explore and capitalize on novel designs such as laceless structures to meet modern consumer demands. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry benefits from collaborations that infuse style with performance, attracting a broader range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Technical Collaborative Dynamic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Performance Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lart-de-lautomobile-x-salomon.md) - [Technical Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-expanse-ltr.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-pro.md) - [Futuristic Collaborative Boot Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md)