# Inaugural Footwear Collaborations adidas Realizes Three Styles with BED j.w. FORD's Design Ethos By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-collaborations References: [bedjudewillford](http://www.bedjudewillford.com/) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us) A new footwear collaboration is on the horizon and the models present the merging of aesthetics between global sportswear label adidas and Japanese fashion brand BED j.w. [FORD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-bronco-bricc). This is the first partnership between the two companies, therefore, the emerging products are sure to be of high interest to consumers who subscribe to the stylistic preferences of both entities. The footwear collaboration is said to bring "intrinsically progressive sensibilities" to three iconic silhouettes by adidas, as well as a few classically interpreted apparel pieces. The designs hover over the intersection of stadium, street, and runway. The key of the sneakers is the distinctive construction which is accented through the [minimalist, monochromatic presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith). The BED j.w. FORD x adidas footwear collaboration realizes new versions of the [football-inspired adidas Kamanda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-x-bape), a multi-paneled take on the Crazy BYW basketball shoe, as well as a new iteration on the archival adidas Korsika. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Footwear:** Opportunity to explore innovative design partnerships between sportswear labels and fashion brands. - **Progressive Aesthetics:** Potential for merging diverse design sensibilities to create intrinsically forward-thinking products. - **Iconic Silhouettes:** Possibility to reimagine classic shoe designs with a contemporary twist. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Scope for collaborations between sportswear brands and fashion labels to provide unique and sought-after products. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to expand their offerings by partnering with popular sportswear labels. - **Apparel:** Potential for the introduction of new clothing pieces that complement the collaborative footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas.md) - [Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1.md) - [Creative Sporty Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-wales-bonner.md) - [Neutral Collaborative Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesa-and-gum.md) - [Statement Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmbh-and-axel-arigato.md) - [Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1.md) - [Minimal Joint Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-samba.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md)