# Dry-Erase Sneakers Reebok ‘Talkin' Krazy' Basketball Shoes By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-basketball-sneakers References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/dryerase_basketball_shoes/) & [champssportslounge](http://www.champssportslounge.com/talkkrazy/) [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes)’s brand new ‘Talkin’ Krazy’ dry-erase basketball shoes combine the two best aspects of youth sports: smack talking and customization. For generations, kids have been [writing on their sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white) with pens and permanent markers, and Reebok’s dry-erase version ensures that sneakers can stay pristine between games. The Reebok ‘Talkin’ Krazy’ basketball shoes come in a variety of colors to match a number of school colors, and are sold at Champ’s Sports. The upper part of the shoe is the dry-erase part, and each pair of shoes comes with a dry-erase marker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Sneakers:** The trend towards customizable sneakers presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and creative unique user experiences. - **Interactive Footwear:** The trend towards interactive footwear that can be personalized through technology presents an opportunity for companies to offer differentiated products. - **Collaborative Shoes:** The trend towards collaborations between brands that integrate unique, playful features into footwear presents an opportunity for companies to create new product lines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry could benefit from introducing innovative and customizable products to better compete in the market. - **Tech-integrated Apparel:** The tech-integrated apparel industry presents an opportunity for companies to create interactive and personalized products like the Reebok Talkin' Krazy shoes. - **Children's Apparel:** The children's apparel industry could benefit from offering unique, customizable products for kids to enhance engagement and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Character-Themed Court Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-basketball.md) - [Brightly Accented Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ers-4000.md) - [Athlete Collaborative Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-reese-1.md) - [Soda-Collaborative Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaq-attaq-2.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Tennis Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-ghostwrite.md)