# Multi-Material Collaboration Sneakers The PACKER x Adidas Consortium ULTRA 4D is Comfort-Optimized By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packer-x-adidas-consortium-ultra-4d References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/footwear/packer-x-adidas-consortium-ultra-4d/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [packershoes](https://packershoes.com/products/adidas-consortium-ultra-4d-x-packer) The [PACKER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megaride-s2) x [Adidas Consortium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori) ULTRA 4D sneaker is a new collaboration footwear style created by the two brands to combine a number of different technologies for wearers to appreciate. The sneaker features the ULTRA 4D lattice-structured sole unit that has been digitally printed along with the [Ultra Boost upper section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-adidas-ultraboost). This has been further accentuated with a series of pigskin suedes, a bonded upper section and a seductive color scheme that truly catches the eye. The PACKER x Adidas Consortium ULTRA 4D sneaker makes use of a number of technologies in order to provide avid support for avid athletes or leisure wearers alike to help them stave off fatigue when spending extended periods on their feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-material Sneakers:** Collaboration between shoe and material brands to create sneakers incorporating multiple technologies and materials for added comfort and support. - **Digital-printed Footwear:** Incorporation of digitally printed lattice-structured sole unit in sneakers or footwear items. - **Sustainability-driven Footwear:** Creation of footwear styles that are sustainable and eco-friendly, using organic materials and recycling technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can collaborate with material and technology companies to create multi-material sneakers that offer enhanced comfort and support. - **Sportswear Industry:** The sportswear industry can utilize digital printing technologies and sustainable materials in the creation of performance-enhancing footwear products. - **Eco-friendly Fashion Industry:** The eco-friendly fashion industry can lead the effort in creating sustainable footwear styles that promote the use of organic materials and recycling technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Collaborative Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-paf.md) - [Stealthy Joint Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercomp-elite-v4.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Sleek Performance Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/70-collection.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Cutting-Edge Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-norda-001.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md)