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# Tennis Inspired Shoes
The Adidas Originals Stan Smith Collection is Sleek

By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-03-11 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-stan-smith
References: [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/2014/03/06/adidas-stan-smith-red-suede/)

[Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg) Originals brings you a fresh, new suede collection inspired by Stan Smith, the world-famous, former number one ranked Tennis player in the world.

The suede collection features a choice of three different colors: red, blue and aqua, and are complemented with white finishes on the laces, inner lining and the tongue, with the printed face of the tennis legend himself. With an off-white finishing for the midsole and 'Stan Smith' in white on the back heel, this new spring Adidas collection is sure to give you the feel of a champion.

Always a popular silhouette, the [Stan Smith collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith) brings forth a new look for a new season, and will undoubtedly have you feeling as fresh as the sneakers themselves.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Suede Tennis-inspired Shoes:** The trend of suede tennis-inspired shoes presents an opportunity for brands to create stylish and comfortable footwear for sports enthusiasts.
- **Colorful Suede Collections:** The trend of incorporating vibrant colors in suede collections offers an opportunity for brands to attract fashion-conscious consumers looking for unique and eye-catching shoes.
- **Athlete-inspired Footwear:** The trend of athlete-inspired footwear, like the Adidas Stan Smith collection, provides an opportunity for brands to leverage the influence of sporting icons and appeal to fans.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sports Footwear:** The sports footwear industry can explore the trend of suede tennis-inspired shoes to develop innovative designs that combine style and performance for athletes.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of colorful suede collections to create unique and trend-setting footwear options for fashion-forward consumers.
- **Athletic Brands:** Athletic brands can tap into the trend of athlete-inspired footwear by partnering with sports icons and incorporating their influence into the design and marketing of their products.

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