# Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kareem-abduljabbar References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/adidas-jabbar-sneaker-2024/)  [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabbar-dress-lo) continues to grow its collaborative work with Kareem Abdul-[Jabbar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabbar-low) as the two revive some [basketball shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1) for the season. The two forces first worked together in the 70s with the Jabbar sneaker model and now, it is getting a refreshing new take. Originally launched in 1978, the shoes have a retro yet timeless design due to the minimal factor of it all. In its long lifetime, the Jabbar shoes have been seen in a variety of cuts from low, to mid, and high-top formations. This time around, the silhouette has a supple leather finish across the upper which gives it a premium look and feel. It also provides easy movement across the basketball court. Image Credit: atmos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 28% - 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 - **Retro-modern Footwear:** The fusion of vintage designs with contemporary materials offers a unique appeal for both nostalgic and modern consumers. - **Collaborative Sportswear:** Partnerships between legendary athletes and top footwear brands are resulting in exclusive, high-demand products. - **Minimalist Athletic Shoes:** Athletic shoes with a focus on minimalistic aesthetics are gaining traction for their timeless and versatile appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry is being rejuvenated by collaborations that merge historical designs with modern engineering. - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear market sees growth through innovative partnerships and the reintroduction of classic models. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands are increasingly revisiting and updating retro styles to meet current aesthetic and functional demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Low-Cut Suede Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabbar-low.md) - [Collaborative Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabbar-dress-lo.md) - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md) - [Revived Dynamic Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion-3.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion.md) - [Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-2.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rap-silhouette.md) - [Minimalist Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-avanti.md)