# Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/adidas-y3-flat-sneakers/) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/men-y_3)  [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural) and [Y-3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20) continue to work in collaboration on another set of sneaker models. The two are no strangers to one another, having a long history of working together. Now, the two are presenting a capsule for the Fall/Winter 2024 season and the spotlight hits the Gazelles. It transforms the trainers into a chunky pair of layered shoes made from suede materials with desaturated shades. The [Y-3 Country sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-japan) are also a standout which is a retro silhouette with a sleek design. The Y-3 Japan sneaker is essentially a low structure with a causal flair. The Niza Lo sneaker model is similar to the Gazelles with tonal textiles that stack on top of one another. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 29% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chunky Layered Footwear:** Footwear that features a chunky, multi-layered design appeals to those seeking bold, statement-making shoes. - **Retro Silhouettes:** Sneakers with retro silhouettes offer a nostalgic appeal while incorporating modern design elements. - **Desaturated Color Palettes:** Footwear with desaturated shades provides a subdued, versatile style that complements various wardrobe choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Footwear:** The fashion footwear industry benefits from introducing innovative designs that blend sleek and bold aesthetics. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborative ventures between iconic brands can create unique product lines that appeal to niche markets. - **Sustainable Materials:** There is an opportunity to explore sustainable materials in fashion footwear, focusing on both performance and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Dynamic Avant-Garde Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gendo.md) - [Minimal Chunky Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker.md) - [Chunky Elevated Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-model.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-85.md)