# Seasonal Artful Monochrome Sneakers Reebok and EAMES Join Forces on New Classic Leather Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-leather-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/eames-reebok-classic-leather-coloring-toy-rosewood-release-info) & [reebok](https://www.reebok.com/us/) Sportswear label [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-and-reebok) works in collaboration with the [EAMES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-now-generation-2) office once again and this time around, the duo join forces to update the Classic Leather sneaker model for the season. Arriving just in time for Spring/Summer 2022, the [monochrome look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2) nods to the EAMES 'Colouring Toy' and 'Rosewood' artworks. The Colouring Toy iteration has a white leather base foundation and 'angelic bottoms' with a blend of toy figures seen throughout the entire upper in a contrasting black. EAMES adds the text in replacement of the Reebok logo found at the midfoot section and the tongue boasts co-branding details. The second shoe is inspired by furniture as it has woodgrain patterns to reference the design language of the signature Molded Plywood Lounge Chair. Image Credit: Leo Gamboa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artful Monochrome Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring the intersection of art and fashion by partnering with artists to create unique and limited edition footwear. - **Collaborative Sneaker Updates:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: partnering with established design firms or artists to create exciting updates to classic sneaker models. - **Nostalgic Toy-inspired Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: tapping into nostalgia by creating footwear or apparel design inspired by classic toys or childhood memories. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: incorporating unique and surprising design elements into sportswear or fashion apparel and footwear. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: partnering with fashion brands to create limited edition art pieces, or partnering with artists to create wearable art. - **Toy and Gaming Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: creating fashion and apparel collections inspired by classic toys or partnering with video game developers to create custom, limited edition sneakers or clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Chair-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-and-reebok.md) - [Functional Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering.md) - [Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1.md) - [Full-Grain Leather Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-3.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Purposefully Imperfect Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanghyuk.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey.md) - [Magically Inclined Collab Sneakrs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-leather-sneaker-1.md)