# Burger-Inspired Sneakers The END. x Saucony Shadow 5000 Collaboration Speaks to People's Stomachs By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-x-saucony References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/30/ultimate-burger-sneakers-let-you-wear-double-doubles-on-your-feet/) & [endclothing](http://www.endclothing.com/launch/end-x-saucony/end-x-saucony-shadow-5000-burger.html) The colorway of the END. x [Saucony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/route-to-the-future) Shadow 5000 collab sneaker might look familiar, but people wouldn't necessarily associate it with its inspiration right off the bat. That is unless a person sets eyes on it for the first time when hungry. That's because the shoe design was influenced by [gourmet burger joints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-frites-burger). Hence all of the rumbling stomachs. The END. x Saucony Shadow 5000 Burger sneaker features a distinct palette of [beige seude](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma) as the 'buns,' green and red accents (lettuce and tomatoes) as well as interchangeable 'bbq' and 'mayo' laces. Each pair of the END. x Saucony Shadow 5000 Burger sneakers comes in a custom diner-like box that will have people almost wishing they were real burgers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Food-inspired Sneaker Collaborations:** Collaborations between food-inspired brands and sneaker manufacturers could be a way to tap into new target markets. - **Custom Food Packaging for Sneakers:** Offering custom food packaging for food-inspired sneakers would create a unique unboxing experience for consumers. - **Interactive Food-inspired Sneaker Designs:** Integrating interactive food-inspired elements into sneaker designs could offer a playful and engaging user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry could create new revenue streams by partnering with popular food brands to appeal to consumers beyond traditional sneakerheads. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry could explore collaborations with sneaker manufacturers to expand brand reach and offer unique promotional opportunities. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry could provide innovative and customizable packaging solutions for food-inspired sneaker collaborations, creating a new market for their services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-x-saucony.md) - [Comfort Food Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-junkies-x-adidas.md) - [Food-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-x-nike-air-force-1.md) - [Thai Salad-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-som-tum-dunks.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetness-of-kin.md) - [Diner Culture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-kicks.md) - [Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menulog.md) - [QSR-Collaborative Streetwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-and-fila.md) - [Naturally Dyed Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peregrine-15.md)