# Luxurious Grippy Tech Sneakers The American's Cup Sneaker by Prada Comes in Three Colorways By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americans-cup-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/prada-americans-cup-sneaker-release-date-price/) & [luisaviaroma](https://www.luisaviaroma.com/en-us/) Luxury fashion label [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker) introduces its new footwear model entitled 'American's Cup Sneaker' for Spring/Summer 2018. The new sneaker boasts an overall slim-fitted silhouette and a low cut ankle. It comes in three available colorways -- with the options of either all black, all white, or a blend of white and blue. The design of the new American's Cup Sneaker is sleek and clean, finished with a rubberized leather. The uppers are constructed with the aforementioned rubberized leather, with a blend of fabric paneling as well. The tongue of the shoe is padded for comfort, and it also has mesh lining details. Beneath it all, there is a rubber outsole with high grip. The [tech sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba) have very minimal branding and are now available for purchase online at Luisaviaroma. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxurious Grippy Tech Sneakers:** The American's Cup Sneaker by Prada offers a sleek and clean design with a rubberized leather finish and a high-grip rubber outsole. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore the creation of high-end tech sneakers to cater to the growing demand for stylish and functional footwear. - **Tech Wearables:** Tech wearables companies can integrate high-grip rubber outsoles into their products, providing users with enhanced stability and traction. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can leverage the popularity of luxury sneaker brands to attract consumers looking for exclusive footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md) - [Speed-Forward Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-pr.md) - [Ultra-Slick Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md) - [Collaborative Slim-Fit Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/530-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md)