# Rapper-Designed Basketball Shoes J.Cole and PUMA Release Two New 'DREAMER 2' Colorways By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamer-2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/j-cole-puma-rs-dreamer-2-white-blue-release-date) & [puma](http://puma.com) J.Cole and Puma have once again teamed up to drop two new colorways of the 'DREAMER 2,' which will be released alongside a restock of the RS-Dreamer 'Ebony & Ivory.' The 'DREAMER 2' comes in white and blue colorways, which have been dubbed the 'White Jointz' and 'Blue Dream.' Both pairs consist of a [two-tone color scheme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2-2) that rests atop a gum sole. Stylish but functional, the structure of the shoes boasts a highly functional design with supportive ankle cuts. The highly anticipated 'White Jointz' was first seen in the 232nd issue of SLAM magazine, of which J.Cole donned the cover. The 'Blue Dream' draws inspiration from the many "bumps and bruises" that J.Cole endured on his "climb to greatness." Both pairs come equipped with [PUMA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro-pe-colorway) 'ProFoam' technology, which was designed specifically for basketball. Image Credit: Puma ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity-designed Shoes:** Opportunity for other celebrity collaborations with shoe companies for limited edition collections. - **Two-tone Color Schemes:** The use of contrasting colors on shoes can inspire similar designs on apparel and accessories. - **Functional Footwear for Sports:** Incorporating new technologies in footwear for various sports can improve performance and prevent injuries. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Companies can collaborate with athletes to create innovative products that cater to specific needs of the sport. - **Fashion:** The crossover between fashion and sports can create unique opportunities for trendy and functional designs. - **Entertainment:** Collaborations between artists and brands can create hype and anticipation for limited edition products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athlete-Honoring Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2.md) - [Performance Basketball Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro-pe-colorway.md) - [Collaborative Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-salehe.md) - [Athlete-Collaborative Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame-x.md) - [Contrast Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2-2.md) - [Otherworldly-Inspired Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-safari.md) - [Festive Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-eyes-colorway.md) - [Colorful Women's Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-basketball-sneakers.md) - [Juice-Themed Sneaker Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-morant.md)