# Artist-Honoring Limited Sneaker Releases Adidas & BEYOND THE STREETS Pay Tribute to Shepard Fairey By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-sneaker-release References: [beyondthestreets](http://www.beyondthestreets.com/) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/skateboarding) With a limited sneaker release of the signature [Samba ADV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muted-sambas), adidas Skateboarding and BEYOND THE STREETS celebrate famous street artist [Shepard Fairey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey). The model is done in collaboration between the three entities, ultimately recreating the [heritage footwear into a skateboard-appropriate shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker). The limited sneaker release embodies both Shepard Fairey's loyalty to the three-stripes brand and is an attempt to commemorate his long-lasting contributions to the world of skateboarding and art worldwide. The Shepard Fairey Samba ADV is characterized by a clean and minimalist upper that allows for a lot of interplay between outfit and footwear. Small iconic motifs and branding emphasize the importance and aesthetic meaning of the shoe. In addition, the footwear silhouette is joined with a randomized assortment of merchandise, carrying Fairey's artistic motifs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited Sneaker Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborations between brands, artists, and cultural institutions to create limited edition sneakers as a way to celebrate and honor artists. - **Skateboard-appropriate Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of footwear specifically designed for skateboarding, combining the style and aesthetics of heritage footwear with the functionality and performance required for skateboarding. - **Artist-inspired Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of randomized assortments of merchandise incorporating iconic motifs and branding inspired by renowned artists, offering unique and collectible items for fans and art enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborations between footwear brands and artists to create limited edition sneakers that merge artistic expression and street culture, attracting collectors and enthusiasts. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expansion of streetwear brands into the skateboarding market by producing skateboard-appropriate shoes that combine style, functionality, and authenticity to appeal to the skateboarding community. - **Art and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integration of art and cultural institutions in collaboration with brands to create artist-inspired merchandise that supports and promotes both the artists and the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey.md) - [Reimagined Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii.md) - [Minimal Retail Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muted-sambas.md) - [Artist-Centric Networking Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-snipes.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-scott-and-adidas.md) - [Collaborative Panelled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mita.md) - [Stealthy Padded Sneaker Modesl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-sneaker-1.md) - [Retro Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thorn-samba.md) - [Celebratory Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-west-nyc.md)