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Adidas Takes a Different Design Approach to the Adi-Rise Mid Trainers

Adidas' Adi-Rise Mid Trainers have caught my interest since I'm so used to the brand's traditional low-top shoes that have made the company so well-known in the sportswear market.

The Adi-Rise Mid Trainers may not look like an Adidas shoe for those who aren't too familiar with the brand. The design doesn't incorporate the traditional three-stripe pattern on both sides; instead, the Adi-Rise is a one-tone black color that is highlighted with a white sole. This basketball- and street-inspired product is made from leather with suede outlines encompassing the body of the shoe. There is also a Velcro strap that overlaps the front, as well as the Adidas flower logo on the tongue.

The Adi-Rise Mid Trainers are part of the new adidas Originals collection currently available.

Minimalist Sneaker Design
Opportunity for brands to explore minimalist designs that diverge from traditional styles.
Street-inspired Footwear
Potential for brands to create basketball- and street-inspired shoes that cater to urban fashion trends.
Alternative Brand Identity
Brands could explore new design approaches that deviate from their traditional visual branding.

Industries Being Reshaped

Sportswear
Disruptive innovation opportunities for sportswear companies to create unconventional shoe designs.
Fashion
Potential for fashion brands to incorporate street-inspired footwear into their collections.
Footwear
Opportunity for footwear companies to experiment with minimalist and unconventional shoe designs.
SCORE
1.2 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 6%
Activity 22%
Freshness 8%

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