# Teeth-Like Sole Sneakers Angel Chen Dabbles with Retro-Futuristic Shoe Designs for adidas By Amy Duong | Published 2021-02-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-shoe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/2/angel-chen-adidas-originals-superstar-80s-core-black-icey-pink-sl7600-fy5352-next-in-fashion) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.co.uk/ac-sl-7600-shoes/FY5352.html) Angel Chen works in collaboration with [adidas Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar) on a set of retro-futuristic shoe designs for the season. The pack is made up of three iterations of re-interpreted classic silhouettes. It spotlights the Superstar 80 and the SL7600 sneaker models. The Superstar 80 is offered in the colorways of either Core Black or Icey Pink -- both of which are made with suede materials at the upper. It is then detailed with leather materials before spotlighting the midsole foundation. It boasts teeth-like details all around the shoe. The SL7600 sneaker is done in a colorway of Off White, Cloud White, and Dark Blue, detailed with blue, red, and neon green. It is made with a knitted base foundation and held with leather and suede overlays. Image Credit: adidas Originals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Retro-futuristic Sneakers:** Brands can experiment with re-interpreted classic silhouettes and add unique, futuristic details to attract customers. - **Teeth-like Sole Design:** Innovative sole designs inspired by everyday objects like teeth can set brands apart from competitors. - **Colorful Knitted Sneaker Bases:** Sneaker companies can incorporate colorful knitted fabric for the base of their products to appeal to a wider consumer base. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can experiment with unique sole designs and colorful fabric choices to create innovative products. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The incorporation of unique details and new materials in fashion products can drive customer engagement and sales. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can explore retro-futuristic designs to create unique, highly-stylized products that appeal to both athletic and fashion-focused consumers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-bubble.md) - [Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-silver-metallic.md) - [Textured Shell-Toe Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masha-popova.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas.md)