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Glowing Zombie Sneakers

The Adidas Halloween Pack Called ‘Ballin’ Dead’ Boasts a Zombie Theme

— October 27, 2015 — Fashion
With Halloween just around the corner, the iconic sneaker brand Adidas recently unveiled its Halloween pack titled ‘Ballin’ Dead.’ These ghoul-inspired sneakers will come in a three bold styles with each shoe mimicking the ‘D Rose 6,’ ‘Crazy 8’ and ‘D Lillard 1.’

In the spirit of the season, all of the sneakers will boast a unique, glow-in-the-dark feature. All the shoes will incorporate the same colors of bloody pink, eerie black and a zombie green. For example, the D Rose 6 features a fully black upper, which is labeled with a glow-in-the-dark zombie brain on the tongue. The shoes then use the bloody pink color as a mid-sole with dripping green graphics and a pink toe cap and heel cage. Additionally, the Crazy 8 sneaker featurea a “Night of the Ballin’ Dead” cross bones graphic.

Each shoe is unique and equally represents the ghoulish spirit surrounding Halloween. However, this Halloween pack also keeps safety in mind with its glowing accents, which are ideal for prowling the busy streets during the night of the living dead.
Trend Themes
1. Glow-in-the-dark Sneakers - Opportunity for brands to create innovative footwear with glow-in-the-dark features for seasonal or themed collections.
2. Halloween-themed Sneaker Packs - Brands can capitalize on seasonal occasions, like Halloween, by releasing limited edition sneaker packs with unique design elements and color schemes.
3. Safety-conscious Footwear - There is potential to integrate safety features, such as glow-in-the-dark accents, into footwear for enhanced visibility and security during nighttime activities or events.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Footwear brands can explore innovative designs and features to cater to consumer preferences for unique and themed collections.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can incorporate seasonal elements and themes into their offerings, targeting consumer interest in holiday-themed items.
3. Sports and Fitness - Sports and fitness brands can create performance footwear with safety elements, catering to athletes or enthusiasts who engage in nighttime activities.
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