# Kimono-Inspired Sneakers Pumas New Suede Heart Kimono Sneakers Come in Two Colorways By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-sneakers References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/7/puma-suede-heart-kimono-embroidered-red-white-sneakers) & [puma](http://puma.com/?kjsndf) Those looking for an elegant footwear addition are sure to appreciate the new [Suede Heart Kimono sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma) that were recently released by [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim). The sneakers come in two different colorways: one that's a deep hue of wine red that has orange, yellow and black embroidery, and another that's white, with light pink, baby blue, beige and black embroidery decorating the sides of the uppers. Both of the sneakers are finished off with plain white skater soles, and feature [large ribbon-like laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-1) that blend in with the rest of the colorways. Above the detailed embroidery designs, Puma's logo, as well as the name of the sneaker model, is included in gold lettering. Image Credit: Foot Locker ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Kimono-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for companies to incorporate traditional Japanese patterns and design elements into their fashion lines. - **Embroidered Footwear:** Footwear brands can explore innovative ways to incorporate detailed embroidery into their designs. - **Statement Sneakers:** There is a growing trend of consumers seeking out unique and eye-catching sneakers as a way to make a fashion statement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** This trend offers opportunities for clothing and accessory brands to incorporate traditional Japanese patterns into their collections. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can take advantage of the demand for statement sneakers by incorporating unique design elements, like embroidery, into their products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** This trend creates opportunities for textile manufacturers to produce unique fabrics that feature traditional Japanese patterns and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Floral-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-sneaker.md) - [Vibrant Hand-Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuon-and-sashiko-gals.md) - [Country-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-street-tf.md) - [Peachy Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-scoot-zeros-georgia-peach.md) - [Retro Indoor Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor.md) - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Sashiko Stitched Intricate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals.md)