# Nostalgic Cartoon-Themed Sneakers The Reebok x Looney Tunes Collection is Set to Drop on May 23 By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-looney-tunes References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/looney-tunes-reebok-classic-leather-legacy-instapump-fury-release-date) & [reebok](https://www.reebok.com/us/looney_tunes) Sportswear giant [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street) has teamed up with iconic kids cartoon series Looney Tunes to launch a new clothing collection, which arrives as a direct follow-up to the two brands' previously released collaborative capsule that launched exclusively in China. The playful new collection aligns with Reebok's other high-profile [cartoon-themed collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit), such as those it did with Power Rangers and The Flintstones. Headlining the collection is the Classic Leather Legacy AZ, which arrives with a Bugs Bunny theme and features [furry suede uppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker) and built-in bouncy technology. Next is the Instapump Fury Zone, which is a direct nod to Marvin the Martian. This eye-catching sneaker boasts a design meant o mimic the character's signature ray gun. For those interested, the entire collection is set to drop on May 23 for Reebok members followed by a wider public release on May 26. Image Credit: Reebok ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Nostalgia Fashion:** Opportunity to explore incorporating nostalgic designs into clothing and accessories to evoke emotional connection. - **Cartoon-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity to create shoe designs inspired by popular cartoons to attract fans and collectors alike. - **Themed Clothing Collections:** Opportunity to curate clothing collections based on collaborations with popular brands to offer unique designs and limited edition items. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can collaborate with other popular culture brands in different media to create new clothing and accessory collections. - **Entertainment:** Cartoon and entertainment industries can partner with fashion brands to create clothing and footwear that represents their characters and properties. - **Collectibles:** Collectibles market can continue to grow and cater to collectors of cartoon-inspired footwear and other pop culture-based items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Wizardly Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-harry-potter.md) - [Speedy Video Game-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-x-reebok.md) - [Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-2.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Retro Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-jam-30th-anniversary.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-gremlins-collection.md)