# Fuzzy Skateboarding Sneakers The adidas Suede Sneaker Pack is a Collaboration with Na-Kel Smith By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-suede-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/na-kel-smith-adidas-nizza-release-date-price/#slide-7) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/B06np_3DWOM/) Two new iterations of [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-00-1) suede sneakers are made available to individuals through a collaboration between the brand's skateboarding imprint and its team rider Na-Kel Smith. The drop reimagines the aesthetic and functional construction of the Nizza silhouette. The footwear pack boasts the Nizza Hi in bright green and the Nizza in black. Specific emphasis is put on the [texture of the shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway) as the upper is fuzzy for an extra sensory and visual appeal. The adidas suede sneakers carry also subtle elements of design that capture attention. In the green iteration, this motif is realized through a [cheetah print heel tab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4) and lining. The black-on-black model, on the other hand, the detailing is made in red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fuzzy Skateboarding Sneakers:** The collaboration between adidas and Na-Kel Smith introduces fuzzy suede sneakers that offer a unique sensory and visual appeal. - **Aesthetic and Functional Redesign:** The Nizza silhouette undergoes a reimagined construction with emphasis on texture, showcasing opportunities for innovation in both design and functionality. - **Subtle Design Elements:** The adidas suede sneakers incorporate subtle design details like cheetah print and color accents, presenting opportunities for creative and eye-catching improvements in footwear design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The collaboration between adidas and Na-Kel Smith pushes the boundaries of footwear design, inspiring disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and apparel industry. - **Sports and Athletics:** The fuzzy suede skateboarding sneakers by adidas and Na-Kel Smith demonstrate potential for disruptive innovation in the sports and athletics industry, particularly in the realm of skateboarding footwear. - **Footwear and Accessories:** The adidas suede sneaker pack collaboration sparks opportunities for disruptive innovation in the footwear and accessories industry by introducing new textures, colors, and design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Hairy Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-00-1.md) - [Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweed-samba.md) - [Custom Suede Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma.md) - [Refined Skateboarder Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cariuma-naioca-gum-suede-sneaker.md) - [Fuzzy Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-nike-sb-dunk.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Bulky Traction-Focused Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-3.md) - [Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-shoes.md)