# Padded Flashy Sneakers The Creative Recreation Spring 2013 'Cota' Mid-Tops Are Hip By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-recreation-spring-2013 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/01/14/creative-recreation-spring-2013-cota-mid-top/) & [cr8rec](http://www.cr8rec.com/) The [Creative Recreation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-cream-in-a-tube) Spring 2013 collection is full of funky footwear for every man looking to live the dream. These sleek [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-mafate-three2) paneled sneakers will jazz up any outfit and make you stand out in a crowd. Creative Recreation is a shoe label known for playing around with variations on the hi-top. The Spring 'Cota' mid-tops come in a variety of six color treatments and are a wonderful medium between a low-rise and hi-rise sneaker. The super chic kicks come in crisp white, black and gray with white lining and a punchy [neon teal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran-1). The teal sneakers are definitely the stand-out of the pack with neon yellow highlights, dual color interwoven laces and contrast black padding on the tongue and interior. The Creative Recreation Spring 2013 collection is sporty, fashionable and represents a carefree lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Funky Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and eye-catching designs for footwear to cater to consumers looking for trendy and fashionable options. - **Variations on the Hi-top:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative modifications to classic hi-top sneakers to offer customers new and exciting options in the market. - **Bold Color Combinations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with vibrant and unusual color combinations in footwear design to attract customers who seek distinctive and bold styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating technology and sustainable materials into fashion design processes to create eco-friendly and forward-thinking products. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to improve comfort, performance, and longevity of footwear products. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating street culture influences and high-quality craftsmanship to develop unique streetwear products that resonate with urban consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion.md) - [Modern Collaborative Textile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelotissima.md) - [Neon-Hued Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2.md) - [Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramba.md) - [Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercat-sneaker.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intruder.md) - [Bold Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-one9.md)