# Sleek Technical Knit Sneakers Adidas' New NMD TS1 Model Features an All-Black Colorway By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nmd-ts1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/gore-tex-adidas-nmd-ts1-release-date-price/#slide-6) & [adidas](http://adidas.com/?jndfds) adidas has been busy this season releasing a variety of new sneaker models, including a fresh iteration of the NMD TS1 model, which now has a [GORE-TEX coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-protection-pack) to provide it with a waterproof edge. With the uppers of the sneakers made from an incredibly lightweight and breathable Primeknit material, they can easily adjust to the shape of the wearer's foot, providing all-day comfort and plenty of support. Due to this sleek design, the laces have also been replaced with a simple [elastic toggle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megaride-s2) that can be tightened or loosened with one hand. The [all-black colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx) is accented with white branding that complements the tops of the sneakers, where the laces would normally be. Image Credit: adidas Originals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **GORE-TEX Coated Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating waterproof materials to create fashion items, especially footwear. - **Elastic Toggle Design:** Innovative opportunity to replace traditional laces with simple elastic toggles which can ease and increase the speed of wearing footwear. - **Lightweight Primeknit Material:** Innovative opportunity of developing lightweight and breathable materials that can adjust to the shape of the wearer's foot, providing all-day comfort and support. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovative opportunity in incorporating technology into fashion to create waterproof and breathable clothing and footwear. - **Sports:** Opportunity to create sportswear that offers waterproof and breathable advantages to athletes by incorporating materials such as GORE-TEX and Primeknit. - **Outdoor Gear:** Innovative opportunity of creating outdoor gear with GORE-TEX technology to make them waterproof, durable, and lightweight. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speed Lacing Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-goretex.md) - [Outdoor Explorative Trail-Tested Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skychaser-goretex.md) - [Rugged Winter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-forum-low-goretex.md) - [Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-gazelle.md) - [Versatile Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-ax5-goretex.md) - [Trail-Ready Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-hiker-2-low-gtx.md) - [Protective Fall Weather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-ultraboost-light-goretex.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Durable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx.md) - [Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sndr.md)