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# Retro Tinged Archival Sneakers
adidas Original's Response CL Sneaker Honors the 2000s

By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-03 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/response-cl
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/adidas-originals-response-cl-chunky-sneaker-release-information-2000s-fw4440-fw4442) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.co.uk/)

[adidas Original](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion) taps into its archives and pulls out the Response CL sneaker model to launch once again in two new colorways. The brand celebrates the 2000s and the running technology that was born during that era as well as some popular silhouettes.

The sneaker was originally crafted alongside the brand's Consortium division to celebrate the past eras. The upper utilizes the Response Cushion from 2003 as the rest of the shoe features elements from the 2000s as well. This includes the sole unit foundation, the Formotion tooling, and the internal adiPRENE infusion. The upper is made from TPU, synthetic leather, and layered mesh for textural contrast. The colorways include the option of white, navy, and green, or white, navy, and black.

Image Credit: Sneakersnstuff

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.5/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Archival Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to leverage nostalgia and revive classic sneaker models from past eras.
- **2000s Revival:** Exploring the design elements and technology of the 2000s for inspiration in modern sneaker releases.
- **Retro Colorways:** Reintroducing classic color combinations in footwear designs to evoke nostalgia and style.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear:** Footwear companies can capitalize on the trend by reimagining and relaunching classic sneaker models.
- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create capsule collections celebrating iconic designs from past eras.
- **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can incorporate retro-inspired sneaker models into their product lines to appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers.

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