# Chameleon Kicks Adidas Shows True Colours With the XLarge Superstars By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-xlarge-superstars References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/07/20/adidas-orignals-five-two-3-project-xlarge-superstar/) & [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/originalsss2009/content/#/) [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar) is ready for Fall 2009 with a collaboration alongside Japanese fashion line, [XLarge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xlarge-springsummer-2026). The project? The [Adidas Original Superstars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar) have been tinkered with and revamped by XLarge to revive their flavour of the early 90s. The shoes have a dope colour scheme that incorporates lime green, purple, pink and blue snakeskin. The shoes look like a futuristic confused chameleon. As an Adidas Original fan I would say that this particular shoe has the potential to win over many many more Adidas supporters. XLarge has done a fantastic job of reviving the once powerhouse of street shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **90s Fashion Revival:** The collaboration between Adidas and XLarge to revamp the Adidas Superstars taps into the trend of bringing back 90s fashion. - **Vibrant Snakeskin Patterns:** The use of lime green, purple, pink, and blue snakeskin on the Adidas Superstars highlights the trend of vibrant patterns in fashion. - **Brand Collaborations:** The partnership between Adidas and XLarge demonstrates the trend of brands collaborating to create unique products and gain new customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The Adidas and XLarge collaboration highlights an opportunity for fashion brands to tap into nostalgic trends and create revived versions of popular products. - **Footwear:** The revamped Adidas Superstars by XLarge represents an opportunity for footwear companies to experiment with bold and vibrant designs to attract consumers. - **Streetwear:** The success of the Adidas Superstars collaboration with XLarge suggests an opportunity for streetwear brands to leverage nostalgia and collaborate with established companies for mutual benefit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake.md) - [City-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lathemed-superstar-ii.md) - [Textured Shell-Toe Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas.md) - [Reimagined Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii.md) - [Collaborative Shell-Toe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp5der-x-adidas.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Revived Color-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-2.md) - [90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg.md)