# Extravagant Designer Slippers The Adidas x Raf Slides are a Must-Have for Sneaker Enthusiasts By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-raf-slides References: [four-pins](http://four-pins.com/style/adidas-raf-simons-pendant-adilette-end-clothing/) The [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides) x Raf Slides are a chic but expensive way of showing your dedication to footwear trends and two design powerhouses. Retailing for approximately $200, the Adidas x Raf slides feature a triangular pendant and come in red and black. The Adidas x Raf slides have been released ahead of the Belgian designer's fifth sneaker collection for Adidas, which also includes reinterpretations of the [Stan Smith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-stan-smith-beaded), Response Trail II and Ozweego II trainers as well. The fall/winter 2015 Adidas x Raf collection is said to be inspired by outer space, specifically a vintage astronaut's suit. The Adidas x Raf slides are a good example of a classic brand taking a fan favorite product and co-branding with a new designer to give it a fresh spin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Slides:** The trend of luxurious and stylish slides is growing, presenting an opportunity for designers and brands to create high-end, fashion-forward footwear. - **Co-branding Collaborations:** Co-branding collaborations between established brands and designers offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to reinvent and elevate classic products with a fresh twist. - **Space-inspired Fashion:** The trend of space-inspired fashion opens up innovative possibilities for designers to create futuristic and unique clothing and accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can tap into the trend of luxury slides by creating high-end, designer versions to attract fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Design:** The field of fashion design can explore the disruptive potential of co-branding collaborations to create innovative and sought-after products by merging established brands with new designers. - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can capitalize on the space-inspired fashion trend by offering a selection of futuristic clothing and accessories that cater to consumers' desire for unique and avant-garde styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [African Craft Heritage Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-gazelle.md) - [Sculpted Next-Gen Material Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-x-staple-stratx-slides.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Italian-Made Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-gazelle-indoor.md) - [Vintage Suede-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-rich-1.md)