# Honeycomb-Covered Sneakers The Merrell Agility Synthesis x Honey Stinger is Vibrant By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-agility-synthesis-x-honey-stinger References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/merrell-x-honey-stinger-running-shoes-feature-honeycomb-pattern-with-vibrant-golden-hues/) & [merrell](https://www.merrell.com/) The [Merrell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-agility-peak-6) Agility Synthesis x [Honey Stinger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kane-footwear-5) Trail Running Shoe is a new collaboration footwear style created between the two brands as a limited-edition offering that doesn't skimp on performance capability or aesthetics. The sneaker is covered in a honeycomb finish that's paired with black accents to help the golden components really shine through. Athletes can take advantage of premium capabilities with the sneakers that include a comfortable, lightweight fit that is paired with a stabilizing grip on the outsole to help enhance balance on uneven terrain. The Merrell Agility Synthesis x Honey Stinger Trail Running Shoe is paired with a responsive BLOOM algae foam midsole along with a partially recycled outsole for a more eco-friendly edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Collaboration Footwear Styles:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create limited-edition footwear styles that combine performance and aesthetics. - **Honeycomb Finishes:** Innovative use of honeycomb finishes on sneakers to create a visually striking design. - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Growing demand for footwear with eco-friendly features like recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for sporting goods companies to create performance shoes with unique design elements like honeycomb finishes. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with athletic footwear companies and introduce limited-edition sneakers that combine style and functionality. - **Sustainability:** Innovative companies in the sustainability industry can explore eco-friendly footwear solutions by using recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultramarathon Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-agility-peak-6.md) - [Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-3.md) - [Shrouded Hi-Vis Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mafate-three2-2.md) - [Chunky Dynamic Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedarc-surge-boa.md) - [Bright Collaborative Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cascadia-18.md) - [Stealthy Technical Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hierro-v8-trail.md) - [Vibrant Beauty-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-milk-makeup.md) - [Nature-Inspired Limited Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kype-pro-limited-edition.md) - [Ultra-Rare Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supervsn-x-hoka-clifton-one9.md)