# Rugged Winter-Ready Sneakers The Adidas Winter ZX Flux is a Stylish, All-Weather Streetwear Shoe By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-winter References: [theboombox](http://theboombox.com/adidas-zx-flux-winter-core-black/) & [afew-store](http://www.afew-store.com/en/adidas-zx-flux-winter-core-black-coreblack/) These [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-ultraboost-light-goretex) winter sneakers are a stylish solution for sneakerheads who want to keep wearing their kicks all winter long. Normally, at the end of fall, sneakers get tucked into closets until the following spring. As much as they might look cool, they just don't protect feet against rain, snow and the bane of wintertime city dwellers everywhere, road salt. The Adidas Winter ZX Flux is changing all that: a sort of hybrid sneaker boot, it can be worn all through the snowy, frigid months of the winter season. These Adidas Winter ZX Flux shoes come in a Core Black leather upper. They boast a neoprene sock liner and a high ankle for maximum warmth and protection. The thick, gripping rubber sole keeps the Adidas Winter shoes' wearer above the sludge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Winter Sneaker Fashion:** The popularity of streetwear and athleisure has opened up opportunities for brands to create winterized versions of classic sneakers. - **Hybrid Sneaker Boots:** The trend of combining the style of sneakers with the functionality of boots signals an opportunity for footwear brands to innovate. - **All-weather Footwear:** As climate change creates more extreme weather, the need for footwear that can withstand various conditions paves the way for disruption. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** With the rise of sneaker culture, companies in the athletic footwear industry can create winterized sneakers for year-round wear. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the hybrid sneaker boot trend to create functional yet stylish footwear for all seasons. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear companies have a chance to expand their market by developing all-weather footwear for urban settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter-Ready Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterized-running-shoes.md) - [Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-gazelle.md) - [Ultra-Durable Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-og-cordura.md) - [Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sndr.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Modular Winter-Ready Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-snowclog-advanced.md) - [Cold Weather Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-norvan-nivalis-shoe.md)