# Superhero-Inspired Sneakers Marvel and Clarks Teamed Up to Create Black Panther Sneakers By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-panther-sneakers References: [clarksusa](http://www.clarksusa.com/us/inspire-me/black-panther) To celebrate the Black Panther movie release, Shoe company [Clarks Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walla-eden-lo) teamed up with [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-christian) to create a pair of Black Panther sneakers. These limited-edition shoes are inspired by The King of Wakanda, a main character in the movie. Created on the base of the brand's classic Trigenic Evo shoe, the material is a matte, all-black, full grain premium leather. This new shoe is branded with Marvel x Clarks Originals in a silver print and a rubberized Black Panther icon on the heel. A limited-edition collector's box, that features a matte black exterior and a silver Black Panther character on the lip, comes with purchase. These flexible sneakers are available in both men's and women's sizes and are perfect for the gym or day-to-day wear. The new Black Panther sneakers are available online now, just in time for the highly anticipated movie release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Sneakers:** The collaboration between Marvel and Clarks Originals to create Black Panther sneakers demonstrates the trend of limited-edition footwear inspired by popular culture. - **Superhero Fashion:** The Black Panther sneakers represent the growing trend of incorporating superhero-inspired designs into fashion, providing opportunities for brands to capitalize on the popularity of comic book characters. - **Premium Collaborations:** The partnership between Marvel and Clarks Originals highlights the trend of collaborations between major brands, creating a platform for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The Black Panther sneakers showcase the potential for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by merging popular culture and premium materials to create limited-edition collectibles. - **Fashion & Apparel:** The incorporation of superhero-inspired designs in fashion opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the apparel industry by appealing to the fan base and creating unique, high-demand products. - **Entertainment & Licensing:** The collaboration between Marvel and Clarks Originals demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation within the entertainment and licensing industry by leveraging popular characters to create exclusive merchandise collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Superhero-Themed Dynamic Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakanda-forever-1.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-palermo.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md) - [Vibrant Anime-Themed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-pokmon.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-and-pokmon.md) - [Ultra-Rare Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supervsn-x-hoka-clifton-one9.md) - [Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-collection-1.md)