# Simple Mid-Top Kicks Adidas Takes a Different Design Approach to the Adi-Rise Mid Trainers By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adi-rise-mid-trainers References: [cultureshoq](http://cultureshoq.com/adidas-originals-adi-rise-mid-trainers) & [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/mens-trainers/adidas-originals-adi-rise-mid-trainers/invt/ads0821blk/) [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-freizeit)' 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-mafate-three2) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dios-x-adidas-originals) collection currently available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-freizeit.md) - [Archived-Inspired Stealthy Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeans-trainer.md) - [Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-silver-metallic.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion.md) - [Refined Achived Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-6.md) - [Stealthy Dynamic Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-iiinfinity.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md)