# Banana-Covered Sneakers China's FOSS Helped to Create a Playfully Designed Reebok Sneaker By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-sneaker References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/foss-x-reebok-cover-instapump-fury-bananas) & [reebok](http://www.reebok.ca/‎?kjn) FOSS, a streetwear brand that's based in China, collaborated with one of America's most loved athletic companies for a pair of [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4) sneakers that show the upper covered with bananas. In order to do so, the two took a [popular Reebok sneaker model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94), dubbed the [Instapump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei) Fury, and adapted its colorway and usually pattern-free look. The collaboration follows another change to the model which saw the company infuse the sneaker with punk-inspired spikes. In contrast to this however, the banana-covered Reebok sneakers is much more cheerful, with the mostly black and white colorway complemented by a large yellow fruit on the back of the heel. With this, FOSS and Reebok ensure that the adaptation isn't too overpowering, which is especially important given the statement-making structure of the sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Disruptive Collaboration:** Collaborations between streetwear brands and athletic companies create playful and unique designs. - **Colorway Adaptation:** Using popular sneaker models, brands are changing colorways and patterns to offer a statement-making and entertaining twist on athletic footwear. - **Mixing Patterns and Imagery:** Designers are experimenting with mixing unique patterns and imagery on sneakers, resulting in playful and eye-catching designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate playful designs with practicality, creating new consumer tastes and trends. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear industry can collaborate with other companies to offer statement-making designs that attract younger, trend-conscious consumers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can experiment with design patterns and colors as a way to stand out and attract consumer attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-3.md) - [Snack-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-x-saucony.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Tonal Sneaker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-split-pack.md) - [Textural Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94.md) - [Collaborative Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-5.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md)