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Superhero-Themed Basketball Shoes

Marvel Studios and adidas Basketball Drops Heroes Among Us Pack

— April 17, 2019 — Lifestyle
Marvel Studios joins forces with adidas Basketball to create a special pack of basketball sneaker silhouettes entitled 'Heroes Among Us.' The pack is sneakers are specifically crafted for basketball athletes including James Harden, Candace Parker, Tracy McGrady, John Wall, and Damian Lillard.

The pack is comprised of five designs in total, and each athlete sports their own iteration at the NBA Playoffs. Following the game, the sneakers will be available for purchase on the market. Lillard's iteration is themed around Black Panther with hits of black and blue, Harden's centers around Iron Man, featuring armor-like textures and a red and yellow theme. Captain America's theme adorns the N3XT L3V3L sneaker in red, blue, and white. The TMAC 1 sneaker boasts a Nick Fury theme with the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo and monochromatic hues.
Trend Themes
1. Superhero-themed Footwear - Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to collaborate with media franchises to create limited edition superhero-themed footwear collections for sports enthusiasts and fans.
2. Athlete-specific Shoe Designs - Opportunity for companies to design and market athlete-specific shoe designs that cater to their distinctive styles and tastes.
3. Limited Edition Sneaker Launches - Opportunity for companies to launch limited edition sneaker collections that cater to fan bases and generate buzz and excitement among consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - Athletic footwear brands can leverage media franchise collaborations to create unique and innovative designs that appeal to sports enthusiasts and fans.
2. Professional Sports - Sports organizations and teams can partner with footwear brands to create limited edition designs that cater to athletes and fans alike, driving engagement and excitement.
3. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel brands can leverage the popularity of limited edition sneaker collections to promote their brands and create cross-selling opportunities.
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