# Suspenseful Sneaker Releases Pharrell X adidas NMD Human Race Released a Green Colorway By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-x-addidas References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/26/pharrell-adidas-nmd-human-race-green/) & [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/pharrell-x-adidas-nmd-human-race-green/) Pharrell x adidas NMD Human Race sneakers will now be offered in green. The artist recently posted images on his social media channels of the sneaker but neither him or adidas have disclosed a release date. Although the product was initially announced in yellow, a red colorway was presented a few days later, and now the green colorway has been revealed. Considering the collection is entitled 'Human Race' and with new color releases announced daily, it wouldn't be surprising if the series of shoes is tied to the Olympics. Although it's just a hunch, each color so far is also a color of one of the Olympic rings. Matching the color of the shoes to the color of the rings fits perfectly with the 'Human Race' concept: the Olympic logo is based on colors represented in the world's flags and the Olympics is literally a human race in sports. The notion of the shoes being tied to the Olympics is just one example of how the brand is able to keep its consumers on their toes and foster conversation about the new line. [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-2) releasing bits and pieces of its new line serves to keep consumers on edge and maintains their interest by creating suspense and anticipation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Olympics-inspired Sneaker Releases:** Tying sneaker releases to the Olympics adds an element of relevance and excitement for sports fans and sneaker enthusiasts alike. - **Colorway Innovation:** Releasing sneakers in various colors creates buzz and anticipation around the brand's new line, keeping consumers engaged and interested. - **Release Strategy: Suspense and Anticipation:** Releasing bits and pieces of the new line in a gradual manner serves to build suspense and maintain consumer interest throughout the release period. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** The sporting goods industry can leverage the trend of Olympics-inspired sneaker releases to create special editions and collaborations that appeal to athletes and sports enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the colorway innovation trend by incorporating vibrant and diverse color options in their footwear collections, catering to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can adopt the release strategy of suspense and anticipation by implementing innovative campaigns that gradually reveal product features and generate buzz among consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Color-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-2.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Bright Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-sneaker.md) - [Stealthy Iridescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night.md) - [Rich Green Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993-1.md) - [Vibrant Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-collection.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Neutral Stealthy Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr.md)