# High-Tech Bubble Heel Sneakers New UK Brand LMNTS Unveils Debut Sneaker, the 'Alpha Runner' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-runner References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/lmnts-brand-alpha-runner-sneaker-release-info) & [shoplmnts](https://www.shoplmnts.com/) Newly launched British streetwear brand [LMNTS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-runner-1) has unveiled its very first sneaker silhouette dubbed the 'Alpha Runner,' which was included in the brand's debut Fall/Winter 2021 collection. Much like the rest of the brand's offerings, the sneaker boasts a [high-end technical design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevon). Made from luxury materials and crafted in adherence with the brand's minimalist design philosophy, the 'Alpha Runner' presents a distinctly contemporary silhouette that [reworks familiar retro features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3). The shoe's design consists of suede and mesh uppers that are dressed with reflective strips. Meanwhile, the midsole is defined by jagged lines, which rest atop thick rubber outsoles with a bubble heel. The 'Alpha Runner' is being offered in three colorways: black, white, and navy. All three variations are currently available for purchase on the brand's online website. Image Credit: LMNTS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Luxury Streetwear:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate high-end technical designs to create unique and modern streetwear. - **Retro Revival:** The reimagining of retro features is a trend that presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers in various industries, including fashion and product design. - **Reflective Design:** Incorporating reflective strips into product design is a trend that presents disruptive innovation opportunities for industries that prioritize safety and visibility, such as athletic wear and workwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The luxury materials and minimalist design philosophy used to create the 'Alpha Runner' requires a closer look at the crossover of fashion and technology to achieve disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Athletic Wear:** The 'Alpha Runner' presents a unique look that combines the characteristics of both athletic and streetwear shoes, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for athletic wear brands. - **Product Design:** The reflective strips and reimagined retro features in the design of the 'Alpha Runner' can serve as inspiration for other product designers looking to incorporate modern features into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maximalist Technical Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudmonster-hyper.md) - [Neon Tonal Performance Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphafly-3-sneaker.md) - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Agile Elite Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-running-cloudultra.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Hi-Tech Trail Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-advanced.md)