# Retro Minimal MInimal Sneakers adidas and Sean Wotherspoon Designs a New Orketro Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-2 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/sean-wotherspoon-adidas-orketro-white/) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/shop/) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-gazelle-2) continues working alongside Sean Wotherspoon on their ongoing partnership with the spotlight hitting the [Orketro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-brazil) sneaker model this time around. The shoes are set to launch soon on July 7th and will be available online at the [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24) shop. The shoes are inspired by the 90s and its retro elements and notably, this is actually the most minimal sneaker collaboration by Wotherspoon yet, who is known for dynamic and bright color palettes. The Orketro has an off-white look that is made from an undyed and unfinished canvas material throughout the upper. The unfinished look makes the shoe more sustainable as it skips processes including water-intensive dyeing which actually relies a lot on a bunch of chemicals. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Sneaker Collaboration:** Opportunity for brands to partner with designers to create minimalistic, sustainable sneakers inspired by retro aesthetics. - **Minimalist Fashion:** Growing demand for minimalist fashion items, including sneakers, that prioritize sustainability and simplicity. - **Sustainability in Footwear:** Innovation potential in developing eco-friendly footwear solutions that reduce chemical-intensive processes and utilize sustainable materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to embrace retro minimalism and sustainability in their product offerings. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can cater to the demand for minimalist fashion by curating collections that feature retro-inspired, eco-friendly sneakers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore sustainable production methods and materials to provide eco-conscious options for the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Brazil-Inspired Striking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-brazil.md) - [Collaborative Archival Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-footwear-design.md) - [Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-og.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Collaborative Minimal Modern Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standard-issue.md) - [Metallic Slim-Fitted Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-og-1.md)