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Generation-Bridging Skateboard Shoes

The Adidas x Krooked Collab Boasts Subdued Colors

— April 14, 2018 — Fashion
adidas Skateboarding and Mark 'Gonz' Gonzales from Krooked Skateboards collaborate for the second time on an ultra-stylish, modern and highly functional skateboard shoe silhouette. The Superstar Vulc x Krooked takes significant and noteworthy design cues from both brands. The timeless white and canary blue color scheme is superimposed on the iconic adidas silhouette -- the Superstar Vulc. Boasting a leather upper, a reinforced toe-box and a vulcanized outsole, the skateboard shoe is informed by Gonz's art. In this context, the Superstar Vulc x Krooked bridges generations through timeless design and by referencing a classic 1988 'Gonz and Roses' board graphic.

adidas' latest skateboard shoe drop is accompanied by an assortment of high-performing and sporty tracksuits, lightweight jerseys, moisture-wicking shirts and a classic 90s reversible bucket hat.
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Skateboard Shoes - The collaboration between adidas Skateboarding and Krooked Skateboards presents an opportunity for other brands to partner and create innovative skateboard shoe designs.
2. Timeless Design Influences - The use of classic design cues in the Superstar Vulc x Krooked shoe highlights the potential for incorporating nostalgic elements into modern products across various industries.
3. Functional Sportswear Accessories - The release of tracksuits, jerseys, shirts, and bucket hats accompanying the skateboard shoe launch demonstrates the demand for functional and stylish sportswear accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The collaboration between adidas Skateboarding and Krooked Skateboards inspires disruptive innovation in the footwear industry, particularly in the skateboard shoe segment.
2. Fashion - The incorporation of timeless design cues in the Superstar Vulc x Krooked shoe suggests opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by combining nostalgic elements with contemporary styles.
3. Sportswear - The introduction of high-performing and moisture-wicking sportswear items alongside the skateboard shoe release presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sportswear industry by combining functionality with fashion.
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