# Specialty Skater Sneakers The Ellesse Fab 5 Assist 1 Street On Fire Shoe is Custom Made By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellesse-fab-5 References: [nylonguysmagazine.tumblr](http://nylonguysmagazine.tumblr.com/post/33855790316/special-ellesse-assist-sneaker) & [specialmilano](http://www.specialmilano.com/) The Ellesse 'Fab 5 Assist 1 Street On Fire' shoe is the latest collaborative piece to come of the menswear line and its recent partnership with the Milan-based skate store Special. Titled Special X Ellesse, the [street savvy duo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3) has worked to make the shoe of mass appeal to male athletes. The white, navy and red tones accord this Ellesse sneaker line with a laid-back minimalist appeal. The company has in the past worked with the AMEN and atmos labels, displaying its preference for [cooperative fashion projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar). Unabashed branding is also essential to this [custom Special collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelotissima). Ellesse's name and basketball-shaped emblem is found on the front, sides and within the shoe, making no mistake of the items origins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Fashion Projects:** The Ellesse 'Fab 5 Assist 1 Street On Fire' shoe is a successful example of a collaborative fashion project, showcasing the opportunity for brands to join forces and create unique products. - **Laid-back Minimalist Appeal:** The white, navy, and red tones of the Ellesse sneaker line appeal to the minimalist trend in fashion, providing an opportunity for brands to create simple yet stylish designs. - **Unabashed Branding:** The prominent branding of Ellesse's name and basketball-shaped emblem on the shoe reflects the growing trend of unabashed branding in the fashion industry, offering opportunities for brands to boldly showcase their identity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** The Ellesse 'Fab 5 Assist 1 Street On Fire' shoe is designed for male athletes, highlighting the potential for disruption and innovation in the sports apparel industry. - **Streetwear:** The Special X Ellesse collaboration targets the streetwear market, providing an opportunity for brands to tap into this popular and influential fashion trend. - **Sneaker Manufacturing:** The custom made Ellesse sneaker demonstrates the potential for disruption and innovation in the sneaker manufacturing industry, where customized and limited-edition releases are gaining popularity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Heritage Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livello-rosso-collection.md) - [Stylish Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-leggerezza-fb.md) - [Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-shoes.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Reimagined Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii.md) - [Modern Collaborative Textile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelotissima.md) - [Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker.md)