# Statement-Making Orange Skate Shoes adidas Skateboarding's 3ST.004 are Casual, Stylish and Bold By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-skate-shoes References: [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/us/skateboarding) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar) Skateboarding releases a pair of orange skate shoes that are sure to capture the attention of audiences. The offering takes on the silhouette of the 3ST family. The 3ST.004 is special in a number of ways. For one, the footwear continues the brand's "open-source workshop process" as the pair is the result of a collaboration between designers and adidas team riders. Secondly, the aesthetic of the orange skate shoes is a statement in itself that will complement the everyday casual outfit. Thirdly, the 3ST.004 proves to extend adidas Skateboarding's legacy as a premium, function-forward sneaker. The silhouette is specially engineered to hold the foot secure in place and the BOOST in the heel is added for protection and extra support. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Design:** The open-source workshop process used in creating the 3ST.004 presents opportunities for businesses to collaborate with designers and industry experts to create innovative products. - **Bold Aesthetic:** The statement-making orange color of the skate shoes highlights the potential for businesses to differentiate their products by embracing bold and attention-grabbing aesthetics. - **Function-forward Engineering:** The specially engineered design of the 3ST.004 demonstrates the potential for businesses to focus on functionality and ergonomic features to enhance the performance of their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The release of the 3ST.004 skate shoes in a bold orange color highlights opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the footwear industry. - **Sportswear:** The collaboration between designers and athletes in creating the 3ST.004 presents opportunities for the sportswear industry to develop products that combine style and performance. - **Skateboarding:** The 3ST.004 represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the skateboarding industry by combining bold aesthetics with functional design to enhance the skateboarding experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4.md) - [90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg.md) - [All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-label-dunk-low-pro-sb.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar.md) - [Citrus-Hued Anti-Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoka-speed-loafer.md) - [Vibrant Orange Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-step-2.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-do-what-you-should-do-1.md)