# One-of-a-Kind Meteorite Sneakers Netflix and Sotheby’s Collaborated on a Custom New Balance 550 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-550 References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/416977/Netflix-Sotheby-s-Debut-Sneakers-Made-With-4-5-Billion-Year-Old-Meteorite/) & [sothebys](https://www.sothebys.com/) For the launch of Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up, [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-palermo) and [Sotheby’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shapes-of-cartier) teamed up to create a [custom New Balance 550 sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion). The one-of-a-kind sneaker sets itself apart with a design that features fragments of the pallasite meteorite, recovered from the Russian river of Hekandue. Matt Burgess of MattB Customs created the sneakers using a high-pressure water jet to precisely cut the meteorite pieces to fit the contours of the shoe. The inclusion of the 4.5 billion-year-old pallasite meteorite pays tribute to Jennifer Lawrence’s character Kate Dibiasky, an astronomy grad student, who makes a breakthrough discovery with her professor of a comet that is on a direct collision course with Earth. There are 34 fragments of the ancient, extra-terrestrial crystals in the special edition sneaker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Custom Sneaker Collaborations:** There is an opportunity for luxury brands to offer unique custom sneaker collaborations that incorporate rare and exclusive materials to elevate the sneaker experience. - **Incorporation of Unconventional Materials:** Luxury designers and brands can explore the incorporation of unconventional materials, such as meteorites, to create one-of-a-kind fashion items that generate interest and increase brand value. - **Brand Collaborations in Movies and TV Shows:** Collaborations between fashion and luxury brands with movies and TV shows can create ionic and unique fashion items that generate buzz and engage audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can benefit from custom collaborations with artists, designers, and other brands to create unique items with premium materials and craftsmanship. - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry presents an opportunity to collaborate with fashion and luxury brands to create unique items that generate interest and promote movies and TV shows. - **Customized Sneaker Manufacturing:** There is a growing need for customized sneaker manufacturing companies that can incorporate rare and exclusive materials to create unique limited edition sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Like Meteorite Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipe-bag-1.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md) - [Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-lunar-pilot-meteorite.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md) - [Lunar-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudzone-moon.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-palermo.md) - [Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion.md)