# Cosmic-Inspired Chunky Shoes Mountain Research Joins Reebok on the New Alien Stomper Silhouette By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-stomper References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/mountain-research-reebok-alien-stomper-release-date-info) & [sett.co.jp](https://sett.co.jp/shop/brands.jsp) [Mountain Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prophecy-ring-moc) joins sportswear label [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes) once again -- this time around, the duo create a special iteration of the Alien Stomper model. The sneakers boast a premium interpretation and is made to be the perfect juxtaposing design that blends Japanese fashion culture with American entertainment industry and British footwear silhouettes. The cross cultural footwear is constructed from a supple white leather material in smooth and perforated details. It features a high-cut shape and ribbed tongue held together with the classic shroud and strap combination. There are also additional text branding reading "Keep In a Safe Place" on the lateral side, "Keep Strapped to Hold Firmly" on the throat, and "Fold and Turn Over After Going Through Eyelet" on the medial side of the shoe. Image Credit: Reebok ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cosmic-inspired Chunky Shoes:** Opportunity for collaboration between fashion and entertainment industries to create unique and futuristic footwear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** Innovations in high-cut, ribbed tongue, and strap combination designs for athletic sneakers. - **Fashion:** Combining Japanese and British fashion influences to create cross-cultural footwear designs. - **Entertainment:** Creating limited edition sneaker collaborations inspired by pop culture icons and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Functional Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Striking Oversized Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinson-evo-og.md) - [Hiking-Style Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mte-crosspath.md)