# Whimsical Polka-Dot Sneakers adidas' Latest Gazelle Silhouette is Covered in Dots By Ell Smith | Published 2018-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-silhouette References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/7/adidas-originals-gazelle-the-farm-company-polka-dots) & [chmielna20.pl](https://chmielna20.pl/en/adidas-gazelle-women-cq2179.html) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker) is known for its durable and stylish footwear offerings, but the brand's latest [Gazelle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-gazelle) silhouette has been designed for those who love to stand out from the crowd. The shoe's traditional white colorway has been replaced with a wild polka-dot iteration, offering something more whimsical. Perfect for those looking to make a bold fashion statement, this shoe's adorable design is sure to elevate any look. This particular shoe is the result of a partnership between adidas and a Brazilian design firm, the FARM company. The visually pleasing aesthetic of this shoe was inspired by a Brazilian street dance called "[Little Step](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-x-little-tokyo)." The branding of the shoe arrives in a sleek gold colorway, adding an element of luxury to the otherwise whimsical sneaker. Image Credit: Chmielna20 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Whimsical Fashion:** The rise of whimsical fashion trends presents opportunities for brands to create unique and eye-catching designs that cater to individuals looking to make bold fashion statements. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Collaborations between brands and design firms offer opportunities for innovative and visually pleasing products that combine the strengths of each partner. - **Adventurous Sneaker Designs:** The introduction of playful and unconventional patterns on sneakers provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear brands to tap into consumer demand for bold and standout designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion & Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can leverage the whimsical fashion trend to create unique and eye-catching designs that resonate with consumers seeking bold fashion statements. - **Design & Creativity:** The design and creativity industry can embrace collaborative partnerships to develop visually pleasing products that combine innovative design concepts with brand expertise. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore adventurous sneaker designs with playful and unconventional patterns to meet the growing consumer demand for bold and standout footwear choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Espadrille-Like Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-gazelle.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Silver Polka Dot Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergirl-paris-and-beams.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-gazelle.md) - [Stacked Base Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-bold-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Print-Centric Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metalwood.md) - [Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-1.md) - [Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-bubble.md)