# Celebratory Cartoon-Adorned Sneakers adidas Unveils a Set of Mickey Mouse Sneakers with a 3D Theme By Amy Duong | Published 2020-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/adidas-cny-mickey-mouse-pack-release-date-price/) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants) celebrates Chinese New Year with a three-piece pack of footwear arriving in the form of Mickey Mouse sneakers -- featuring the foundation of two iconic silhouettes. The beloved mouse character directly honors the 'Year of the Rat' for the upcoming [Lunar New Year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-lunar-new-year). The character adorns two silhouettes including the Stan Smith and the Superstar. The Stan Smith 3D sneaker features the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-holiday-jibbitz) icon in a 3D visual effect of red and blue graphics throughout the entire uppers. It also comes with a pair of 3D glasses in order to have the full visual experience of the graphics turned into a comic strip. The other two sneakers that make up the collection features a black and white iteration and a more classic option of red and yellow in the classic look of the character. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chinese New Year Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to create limited edition sneakers and footwear collections inspired by cultural celebrations and icons. - **3D Sneaker Design:** Incorporating 3D graphics and visual effects into sneaker designs to create an interactive and visually engaging consumer experience. - **Character Collaboration:** Collaborating with beloved characters and franchises to create branded merchandise and co-branded products for fans and collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can leverage cultural events and icons to create unique, limited edition footwear offerings. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to expand their brand into the fashion industry by collaborating with footwear brands to release character-themed sneakers. - **Collectibles:** Creating limited edition sneakers featuring popular characters will attract collectors and enthusiasts to the fashion and sneaker industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar.md) - [Festive Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-uno-year-of-the-dragon.md) - [Holiday Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-minecraft.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Festive Disney Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-holiday-jibbitz.md) - [Character Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-characters-collection.md)