# Sleek Suicidal Sneakers The Reebok Kamikaze II Comes Back with a Vengeance By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-kamikaze-ii References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/oJ1uC1tCbb0) & [reebok](http://www.reebok.com) The [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danielle-guizio1) Kamikaze II returns with this dark, hip hop-infused commercial. There is no dialogue, no script and no big faces: just a basketball, a player and the Reebok Kamikaze II. This advertisement for Reebok’s latest [throwback release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-vintage) is pure athletic emotion. It gives you that raw, street feel that makes you want to dunk over someone and pound your chest. The shoe design is one of the more dynamic to come from Reebok in a while and feature zig zag patterns on the side. They come in a variety of colorways, including the [black on black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic) shown in this commercial as well as the black and red that is displayed at the end. The Reebok Kamikaze II feature a forefoot with Hexalite cushioning and a heel with Ultra Hexalite cushioning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Themed Athletic Wear:** Opportunity to explore new sneaker designs and apparel options with a darker, edgier feel. - **Minimalistic Ads:** Creating ads that showcase products without dialogue or big personalities, relying on the products to speak for themselves. - **Zig Zag Patterns:** Implementing zig zag patterns in product designs to create a dynamic, eye-catching look. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** Innovating athletic shoe designs to incorporate unique patterns and cushioning for enhanced comfort and performance. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Creating edgy, dark-themed clothing options that appeal to the urban consumer. - **Athletic Advertising:** Developing new ad strategies that rely on the product to speak for itself without the need for celebrity endorsements or elaborate scripts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Designer-Backed Shoe Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danielle-guizio1.md) - [Stealthy Dynamic Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-iiinfinity.md) - [Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kareem-abduljabbar.md) - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md) - [Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-2.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Thin-Sole Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-legacy-u.md)