# Tagged Footwear Adidas Originals and SLICK Create Great Footwear Together By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-03-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-and-slick References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/adidas-originals-slick/) & [clothing-and-accessories.become](http://clothing-and-accessories.become.com/adidas-slick-graffiti-hoody-mens--compare-prices--sc897145923) [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-72-sneaker) Originals loves to collaborate. Their latest venture is with graffiti artist SLICK. Adidas Originals and SLICK have worked together before, and this time the result is an innovative [collection of apparel and tagged footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmoofoil). Check out the video which showcases the talented SLICK creating art, as well as talking about his roots in Hawaii. The video does a great job highlighting his talent as well as capturing who he is as an artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Business professionals can explore opportunities to collaborate with artists and designers to create innovative collections and products. - **Artistic Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in integrating art and design into branded products to create unique and visually appealing offerings. - **Authentic Storytelling:** Brands can leverage the power of storytelling by showcasing the background and journey of artists, creating deeper connections with consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Apparel companies can collaborate with artists to create unique and artistic collections, disrupting traditional fashion trends. - **Footwear:** Innovations can be explored in the footwear industry by integrating graffiti art and tagging techniques into shoe designs. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can enhance their marketing strategies by incorporating authentic storytelling and showcasing the work of artists they collaborate with. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-72-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thug-club-1.md) - [Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-shoes.md) - [Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas.md) - [Reimagined Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii.md) - [Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-scott-and-adidas.md) - [Artist-Centric Networking Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-snipes.md)