# Mediterranean-Inspired Sneakers A Kind of Guise Works with adidas for Its Ultra Boost Collective By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-of-guise References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/a-kind-of-guise-adidas-ultra-boost-release-date-price/) & [akindofguise](https://akindofguise.com/product/akog-ultra-boost/) A Kind of Guise works in collaboration with sportswear label [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3) on its signature Ultra Boost Collective, with plans to work in partnership with select outfits over the course of the year. The first of the project is A Kind of Guide on a captivating iteration of its [Ultra Boost sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-collection). The main visual inspiration for the new version is drawn from lush lemon groves as well as the Mediterranean coastline. The new sneakers have a [low-top silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar) and see a cageless finish, constructed from Primeknit materials and wavy rippling design across its uppers. There are additional leather details incorporated to give it a more luxe appeal overall. The lacing systems boast a wraparound approach and the entire piece is rounded off with its marble terrazzo patterned outsoles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Mediterranean-inspired Sneakers:** The trend for sporting casual wear infused with cultural inspiration offers opportunities for fashion designers to collaborate with sports brands and create unique new products. - **Cageless Sneakers with Leather Details:** The trend for cageless sneakers with luxe leather details presents opportunities for sportswear companies to innovate their designs and offer more high-end products. - **Wraparound Lacing Systems:** The trend for wraparound lacing systems on sneakers creates opportunities for shoe designers to create more secure and adaptable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** The sports clothing industry has an opportunity to collaborate with fashion designers and create unique products inspired by different cultures. - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to collaborate with sports brands and create new, cutting-edge products that blur the boundaries between sportswear and high-end fashion. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to experiment with new materials and designs in order to create innovative products that appeal to consumers looking for unique, high-end sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1.md) - [Espadrille-Like Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-gazelle.md) - [Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Dynamic Print-Centric Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metalwood.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md)