# Monochromatic Sneaker Series The Humanrace Sambas Continue the Collaboration with adidas By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-samba References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/humanrace-adidas-samba/) Pharrell's Humanrace imprint continues growing its ongoing collaboration with [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-3) with a new series of [Humanrace Sambas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-4) for the season. The shoes were first teased during Paris Fashion Week earlier this year as it was noted that there were going to be three new colorways. The 'Tones' include terracotta, charcoal, and white. Earlier this year, the brands showcased monochromatic looks for the Fall/Winter 2022 season with tones such as bright yellow and lilac. This time around, the shoes take on a much more muted design language, delivering a versatile range for the season. It is constructed using premium leather and the shoelaces follow the tonal design and are sourced from renowned international tannery known as [ECCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecco-elevate). Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monochromatic Sneaker Series:** The Humanrace Sambas continue the collaboration with adidas, showcasing a versatile range of muted designs for the season. - **Terracotta, Charcoal, and White Tones:** The new colorways of the Humanrace Sambas offer a monochromatic palette that adds sophistication to sneaker collections. - **Premium Leather Construction:** The use of high-quality leather in the Humanrace Sambas presents an opportunity for luxury brands to incorporate elevated materials in their footwear offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The collaboration between Humanrace and adidas in the monochromatic sneaker series introduces a fresh design approach to the fashion industry. - **Footwear:** The Humanrace Sambas' versatile range of muted designs disrupts the footwear industry by offering a refined aesthetic for consumers seeking sophisticated sneakers. - **Luxury:** The premium leather construction of the Humanrace Sambas creates an opportunity for luxury brands to attract discerning customers with high-quality materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulky Traction-Focused Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-3.md) - [Neutral Collaborative Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesa-and-gum.md) - [Silk-Covered Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-samba.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Retro Chic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-mn.md) - [Revived Color-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-2.md) - [Teased Collaborative Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas.md) - [Minimal Joint Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-samba.md) - [Minimal Retail Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muted-sambas.md)