# Minimal Lifestyle Golf Sneakers KITH Unveils a Series of the adidas Samba Golf Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-golf-shoe References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/kith-adidas-samba-golf/) [KITH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bw-army) continues to work closely alongside [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1) as the duo presents a new range of [Samba Golf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker) shoes for the season. The highlighting difference is that the traditional gum sole unit is traded out for a more practical rubber base foundation free of spikes and it is prepared for the course. It is meant to provide wearers with more "grip and flexibility" for games along with other purposes throughout the day due to its lifestyle versatility. In terms of the upper, it is defined by a crisp leather material for a premium look and feel. The T-toe section is detailed with smooth suede materials for textural contrast. The shoes are then rounded out by branding throughout. Image Credit: KITH ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lifestyle Golf Sneakers:** Opportunity for golf shoe manufacturers to create versatile sneakers that provide grip and flexibility for both on and off the course. - **Rubber Base Foundation:** Opportunity for footwear companies to develop sneakers with rubber base foundations as a more practical alternative to traditional spiked soles for golf shoes. - **Premium Leather Material:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to incorporate crisp leather materials in the design of golf sneakers, offering a premium and stylish look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** Opportunity for sporting goods companies to capitalize on the demand for lifestyle golf sneakers with improved grip and flexibility. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to tap into the market for rubber-based golf sneakers that provide comfort and practicality for golfers. - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to expand into the golf shoe market by offering stylish sneakers made with premium leather materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Collaborative Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Chunky Elevated Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-model.md) - [Vintage Suede-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-rich-1.md) - [Lacy Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pattern.md) - [Iconic Nylon-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-og.md) - [Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweed-samba.md) - [Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-1.md) - [Minimal Joint Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-samba.md)