# Bold Summer-Ready Tonal Sneakers BAPE Launches a New Set of BAPESTA Sneaker Colorways for SS19 By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bapesta-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/bape-bapesta-ss19-release-date-price/) & [bape](https://bape.com/index/) Japanese streetwear imprint [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-brazil) unveils a new set of [tonal colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-colorway) that are ready for the summer in the form of the iconic [BAPESTA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-subu) sneaker model. The range arrives for the Spring/Summer 2019 season and features three new tonal options that highlight a color-blocking design. The sneakers are constructed from patent leather materials across the uppers to give off a shiny coat. The BAPESTA sneaker model comes in pink, orange, and navy blue, as well as yellow, navy blue, and light blue, and lastly, yellow, black, and green. The third colorway draws inspiration from the Jamaican flag and each model is finished with branding details at the side. The signature star emblem informs the lateral and medial sides with additional details found at the midsole and the tongue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tonal Sneakers:** There is a growing trend towards bold and bright tonal sneakers with color-blocking designs that can be used to create unique fashion statements. - **Patent Leather Materials:** The use of patent leather materials in sneaker construction is becoming more popular, providing opportunity for companies to innovate and create new styles with this material. - **Jamaican-inspired Colorways:** The Jamaican-inspired colorway trend seen in the new BAPESTA sneaker models presents an opportunity for companies to tap into cultural influences and create fresh design concepts in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of tonal sneakers and use patent leather materials to create unique designs that make a statement. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can seize the opportunity to leverage the popularity of tonal sneakers with color-blocking designs to create new products and establish a unique brand identity. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can take advantage of the trend of tonal sneakers with patent leather materials to introduce new styles into the market, providing an option for fashionable athletic footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Brazil-Inspired Striking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-brazil.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md) - [Patent Leather Colorblocking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-pack.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era.md) - [Refined Minimalist Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lwst-sneaker.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md)