# Celebratory Knit Basketball Shoes Def Jam and PUMA Unveil a New Clyde Court Sneaker Collaboration By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clyde-court-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/def-jam-x-puma-clyde-court-release-date-price/) [PUMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-rhude) works in collaboration with Def Jam on a joint iteration of the signature [Clyde Court](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clyde-harris-tweed) sneaker model. The joined forces come together for the purpose of celebrating the record labels 35th anniversary. This partnership has been ongoing for over a tear and there will be a limited drop this year before extending further into next year. The first of the series is the Clyde Court launch, which honors its rich history. CEO and chairman of Def Jam Recordings Paul Rosenberg states, "since hip-hop’s early b-boy days, PUMA has been a staple in the culture – bringing freshness to the basketball court and style to the block party. We’re proud to celebrate Def Jam’s 35th anniversary in partnership with PUMA.” The model features a knit upper done in maroon with a sock collar and logo details at the heel. There is an embroidery accent that read "1984" at the heel loop, which states the founding year of the label. All of this sits atop a translucent gum outsole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 20% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Sneaker Designs:** The trend of collaboration between fashion brands and music labels creates disruptive innovation opportunities for unique sneaker designs that cater to specific fan bases. - **Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries:** The trend of partnering with iconic brands to celebrate milestone anniversaries creates disruptive innovation opportunities for limited edition products that appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Knit Sneaker Technology:** The trend of using knit materials in sneaker designs creates disruptive innovation opportunities for lightweight and flexible footwear that offers enhanced comfort and style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Music Collaboration:** The collaborative efforts between fashion brands and music labels create disruptive innovation opportunities for both industries to merge their fan bases and create unique products. - **Sports and Lifestyle Footwear:** The sports and lifestyle footwear industry can leverage the trend of celebrating milestone anniversaries to create exclusive sneaker releases that appeal to consumers looking for nostalgic and collectible products. - **Textile and Material Innovation:** The trend of utilizing knit materials in sneaker designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the textile and material industry to create advanced fabrics that offer comfort, breathability, and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tweed Textile Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clyde-harris-tweed.md) - [Collaborative Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-salehe.md) - [Minimally Designed Collab Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-gv.md) - [Sportscar-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-porsche.md) - [Venice Beach-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venice-beachinspired-f.md) - [Performance Basketball Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro-pe-colorway.md) - [Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro.md) - [Iced Coffee-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-coffee-day.md) - [Music-Inspired Collaborative Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasures-and-reebok-1.md)