# Open Source Footwear Collaborations adidas Updates Its 3ST to Meet Higher Performance Standards By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-footwear References: [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/us/skateboarding) Released earlier this year by [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1) Skateboarding, the 3ST is getting a major update thanks to an [open source footwear collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standard-issue) between the brand and signed athletes. The idea behind the model is to achieve "the best all-around board feel while using minimal components." Naturally, great detail is put into the composition of the upper for aesthetic purposes. Thus, 3ST.003 is born through something adidas Skateboarding terms as "the idea of fearless progression." The open source footwear collab features shoe updates that are informed by insight from adidas Pros, including Miles Silvas and Senior Footwear Designer Scott Johnston. The 3ST.003 is dedicated to providing the wearer with superior stability, extended support, and incredible durability, featuring reinforced toe box with adiTuff technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open Source Footwear Collaborations:** Collaborations between footwear brands and signed athletes for open source designs that achieve higher performance standards. - **Minimal Component Footwear:** Designing footwear that provides all-around board feel while using minimal components for greater efficiency and sustainability. - **Data-driven Footwear Design:** Incorporating valuable insights and expert perspectives from top athletes and designers into the footwear design process for superior performance and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunities for athletic footwear brands to collaborate with top athletes to design high-performance, sustainable footwear that meets the needs of consumers. - **Sporting Goods:** Incorporating data-driven design into sporting goods can elevate performance and enhance user experience. - **Athlete Endorsement:** More athletes and designers are being tapped for endorsement deals as their perspectives are valuable in the creation of products that maximize performance and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Revived Dynamic Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion-3.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Fall-Ready Textural Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sftm003.md) - [Digital-World-Based Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-adidas-ultraboost.md) - [Technical Collaborative Dynamic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1.md) - [Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lwst-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-do-what-you-should-do-1.md)