# Dark Side Sneakers Do Not Take the Adidas Star Wars ZX 800 Darth Vader Out of the Package! By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-star-wars-zx-800-darth-vader References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/12/19/adidas-originals-x-star-wars-zx-800-darth-vader-a-detailed-look/) & [superflydeluxe](http://www.superflydeluxe.com/product_info.php?products_id=4326) We all know that nerds keep their prized possessions in their original packaging in order to preserve, and hopefully increase, the value of the product. At least I hope we all know that. Crap. Anyway, the [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar) Star Wars ZX 800 Darth Vader sneaker is a perfect example of a collectible your nerdy neighbor wouldn’t take out of its plastic fortress to save your house if it wwas burning down. Check out more on the [Star Wars sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection) at the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collector's Edition Sneakers:** Opportunity to create limited edition sneakers with unique packaging for collectors. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Merchandise:** Opportunity to create merchandise inspired by popular culture franchises to cater to nostalgic consumers. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with popular franchises to create limited edition products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Innovation opportunities in designing and marketing collectible sneakers. - **Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create pop culture merchandise for collectors and nostalgic consumers. - **Fashion Collaboration:** Collaborating with popular culture franchises to create exclusive limited edition products in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-side-hot-sauce.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md)