# Fierce Rugby Kicks The Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas Shoes Present Footwear with Authority By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubic-x-all-blacks-x-adidas References: [providermag.it](http://www.providermag.it/2011/09/20/qubic-x-all-black-x-adidas-all-heroes/) & [sneakerfreaker](http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/sneaker-releases/Qubic-X-All-Blacks-X-Adidas-all-Heroes/) The Qubic x All Blacks x [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-crazyfast-bugatti) sneakers are a new pair of shoes that brings three different companies together for the very first time. New Zealand fashion/shoe boutique Qubic and the Rugby team, known as the All Blacks, decided to [collaborate with Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1) for a special piece of footwear. It's a low-top style with a smooth, suede upper section highlighted by white stripes. Details on the Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas kicks include the New Zealand silver fern embedded on the back heel, and Qubic's red interior. The Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas shoes are a limited-edition run. Fifteen will be encased in a steel silver box and will be available first come, first serve on September 23rd at Qubic. The rest of the 85 will be available in-store and online the same day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Footwear:** The Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas shoes showcase a collaboration between three different companies, highlighting the trend of collaborative footwear projects. - **Limited-edition Sneakers:** The Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas shoes being released in a limited-edition run taps into the trend of exclusivity and scarcity in the sneaker industry. - **Branding Partnerships:** The collaboration between Qubic, All Blacks, and Adidas demonstrates the trend of branding partnerships in which different companies come together to create unique products and expand their reach. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Shoe Retail:** The release of Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas shoes presents an opportunity for fashion and shoe retailers to explore collaborations that attract customer interest and drive sales. - **Sports and Athletics:** The partnership between All Blacks and Adidas in creating the Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas shoes highlights the potential for innovation in sports and athletic footwear design. - **E-commerce:** The availability of the Qubic x All Blacks x Adidas shoes online alongside in-store sales demonstrates the growing importance of e-commerce platforms in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Football Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-predator.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Vintage Suede-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-rich-1.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thug-club-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1.md) - [Caribbean-Inspired Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energia-bo-kts.md) - [Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-silver-metallic.md) - [Collaborative Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabbar-dress-lo.md)