# Premium Ergonomic Sneakers Prada's America's Cup Sneakers Boast an All-Black Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-cup References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/prada-americas-cup-buy-price/) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/prada/black-patent-leather-and-mesh-sneakers/2946728?clickref=1100l4LWarvb&utm_source=PH_1011l15080&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=0&utm_term=&utm_campaign) High-end fashion label [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker) drops the America's Cup sneakers, defining its technical aspects of sportswear. The new sneakers define the premium label's athleisure category, delivering high-quality elements on a simplistic design. Prada's selection of footwear makes a mark on modern fashion and accelerates its influence even further. This model is one of the label's most iconic silhouettes, and it boasts a refined, multi-panel construction. It falls in line with the fashion house's [minimalist aesthetic sensibilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker). The America's Cup sneakers infuse an ergonomic tooling system, along with mesh components to deliver breathability. The label's signature red stripe branding detail adorns the tongue in contrast to the [all-black canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather). The shoes are now available for purchase online at select retailers including SSENSE. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 71% | 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 - **Athleisure Fashion:** The athleisure category is defining the future of fashion, merging sportswear with high-end designs. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Minimalist aesthetics are gaining popularity in the fashion industry, offering clean and simplistic designs. - **Ergonomic Sneakers:** The incorporation of ergonomic tooling systems in sneakers is enhancing comfort and performance for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the growing trend of athleisure fashion by curating a selection of high-end athletic wear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers have an opportunity to tap into the minimalist aesthetic trend by producing shoes with clean and simple designs. - **Sportswear Technology:** The sportswear technology industry can innovate by developing ergonomic tooling systems that enhance comfort and performance in sneakers. ## 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) - [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) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Fashion-Forward Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni-x-puma.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Autumnal Aerodynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dfranklin-aero-sneakers.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md)