# Drink Mix Activewear Partnerships Kool-Aid and Nike Teamed Up for Footwear and Refreshments By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koolaid-and-nike References: [allrecipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/kool-aid-new-limited-edition-flavor-11713459) & [kraftheinz](https://www.kraftheinz.com/koolaid/mixnkicks)  [Kool-Aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-morant) and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-lego-1) have announced a new partnership that's arriving from the two legacy brands as a series of activewear items and refreshments for consumers to pick up. The collaboration has been created with the help of NBA star Ja Morant and draws inspiration from the player's favorite flavors of Kool-Aid including Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Lemon-Lime and Orange used as inspiration on a pair of Nike sneakers. The sneakers also boast a glow-in-the-dark sole to further elevate the vibrantly hued profile of the footwear. The Kool-Aid and Nike collaboration also includes the Kool-Aid Mix n’ Kicks Combo pack that will only be available to fans to get their hands on through a giveaway that's taking place on May 2. Fans can purchase a pair of the Nike x Kool-Aid [Ja 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-eyes-colorway) sneakers starting May 16, 2025 at select retailers and on the SNRKS app. Image Credit: Kool-Aid ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Celebrity-driven Collaborations:** Collaborations between brands and celebrities like NBA star Ja Morant offer unique marketing leverage and create limited edition product lines that captivate fan-driven markets. - **Multisensory Branding Experiences:** By incorporating elements such as favorite flavors into physical products like footwear, brands can offer immersive, multisensory branding experiences. - **Limited Edition Product Opportunities:** The exclusivity of limited edition items such as the Kool-Aid Mix n’ Kicks Combo pack creates buzz and incentivizes consumer participation through scarcity marketing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** Partnerships that integrate distinct themes and visual innovations can redefine sneaker culture and encourage broader consumer engagement. - **Beverage Industry:** Innovations that bridge into apparel-driven experiences can refresh brand relevance and expand the traditional market boundaries of beverages. - **Sports Branding Industry:** Utilizing sports personalities in promotional efforts enhances brand image and aligns product narratives with popular sporting culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juice-Themed Sneaker Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-morant.md) - [Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-lego-1.md) - [Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-lego-group.md) - [Co-Branded Beverage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-box.md) - [Vibrant Beauty-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-milk-makeup.md) - [Soda-Collaborative Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaq-attaq-2.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Iced Coffee-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-coffee-day.md) - [Color-Changing Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changing-cleats.md)