# Sophisticated B-Ball Shoes The Reebok Bellington Makes For Smooth Moves on the Court By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-bellington References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/03/15/reebok-bellington/) & [reebok](http://www.reebok.com) Every once in a while a shoe company will come out with something that is truly awesome. The [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes) Bellington follows the company's lead in pushing its [old-school 'Pump' model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-3) relaunched in fresh and fantastic ways. The upper is a solid, single color leather polished to a smooth finish, giving these babies a solid hold on the title of 'High Class Kicks.' Plus, the Reebok Belliongton is a [fully functioning basketball shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-basketball), making it perfect for the impromptu 3 on 3. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reimagined Classic Models:** Opportunity for shoe companies to revamp old-school shoe designs with fresh and innovative features. - **High-end Sneakers:** Growing demand for premium sneakers that offer style and functionality for different sports activities. - **Versatile Sports Footwear:** Increasing market for multi-purpose athletic shoes that can be used for various sports and recreational activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Shoe companies can explore new design concepts and materials to create innovative and fashionable sports shoes. - **Fashion and Streetwear:** Opportunity for collaborations and limited-edition releases of high-end sneakers that cater to the fashion-conscious market. - **Sports Equipment:** Potential for creating versatile sports footwear that enhances performance across different sports and athletic activities. ## 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) - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-golf-shoes.md) - [Functional Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering.md) - [High-Performance Pickleball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-pickleball-shoes.md) - [Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-3.md) - [Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgundytoned-footwear.md)