# Luxurious Knit Sneakers The Latest Prada Sneakers Boast a Sock-Like Knit Upper and Dual-Tones By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/prada-knit-sneakers-release-date-price) & [prada](https://www.prada.com/us/en.html) The newest [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1) sneakers take on a simplistic route as the fashion house gives the silhouette ultra minimal elements that are made for casual wear. The footwear was showcased at [Isetan Shinjuku's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-chronomaster-revival-daisuke-jigen) pop-up shop, gravitating the attention of visitors with its mysterious elements, as it has yet been named. It boasts a mid-cut silhouette with [knit materials comprised of its uppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker) in a predominantly black hue. This all sits atop a bulky white mid-sole that nods to some sportswear sensibilities. Branding details are found in a large 'PRADA' print on top of the forefoot, with dual-tone black and white lacing system finished in leather materials. The shoes are now available to shop for the price of $760 USD at the pop-up location in Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Simplistic Knit Footwear:** The trend of minimalist, knit sneakers offers an opportunity for innovative design approaches and materials. - **Bold Branding:** The trend of bold branding on footwear opens up opportunities for creative and eye-catching marketing. - **Casually Luxurious:** The trend of combining casual and luxurious elements in sneakers presents an opportunity for upscale athleisure products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend of simplistic knit footwear by incorporating it into their collections and exploring new manufacturing techniques. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can capitalize on the trend of bold branding on footwear by providing branding and marketing services to footwear companies. - **Sports and Leisure:** The sports and leisure industry can tap into the trend of casually luxurious sneakers by creating high-end athleisure products that cater to the fashion-conscious consumer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Premium Pleated Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawyer-sneaker.md) - [Minimal Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Slim-Fit Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/530-sneaker.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Speed-Forward Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-pr.md)