# Minimally Designed Lifestyle Shoes adidas Unveils a Close Look at its Recon Pack of Stan Smiths By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recon-pack References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/adidas-stan-smith-recon-pack-release-info-h06185-h06184) & [asphaltgold](https://www.asphaltgold.com/en) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-freizeit) provides a closer look at its Recon pack of sneakers, designed to highlight the [classic Stan Smith silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-stan-smith-beaded) for the season. The premium iteration of the shoe first arrived in the markets in 2018 and now gets a new upgrade fresh for 2023. The latest update retains most of the design elements across the low-cut structure but with a modern new perspective. The minimal design is further reinforced by the [monochromatic color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith) with the colorway options of either Core Black or Footwear White. It is made from a fusion of natural and renewable materials throughout the silhouette. It sits on top of a voluminous sole unit to elevate the shoe and has branded perforations along the medial and more branding on the tongue. Image Credit: AsphaltGold, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/adidas-stan-smith-recon-pack-release-info-h06185-h06184), [asphaltgold](https://www.asphaltgold.com/en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of natural and renewable materials in the Recon pack of Stan Smiths provides an opportunity for sustainable fashion. - **Minimalism:** The minimal design elements of the Recon pack of Stan Smiths highlights the trend of minimalism in fashion and lifestyle products. - **Premium Products:** The premium iteration of the Stan Smiths in the Recon pack showcases the trend of consumers paying more for high-quality, premium products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend towards sustainable fashion by incorporating natural and renewable materials in their products. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalism by designing products with simple, clean lines and limited color palettes. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** The consumer goods industry can target consumers who are willing to pay more for high-quality, premium products like the Stan Smiths in the Recon pack. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-freizeit.md) - [90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Collab Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith.md) - [Square Toe Minimal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubism-sq.md) - [Minimal Chunky Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md) - [Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-freestyle.md)