# Inverted Sneaker Colorways The Y-3 x Adidas Kusari Silhouette is Luxurious and Comfortable By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-colorway References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/adidas-y-3-kusari-white-black) & [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/adidas-y-3-kusari-core-black) The monochromatic palette of the highly anticipated Kusari has been inverted as designer [Yohji Yamamoto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2) and sports brand adidas experimented with sneaker colorways. The luxurious minimalist design of the shoe is available in 'Core Black' with a black upper, a white Boost midsole, as well as delicate white detailing and Y-3 branding. The new addition boasts the Kusari in an inverted sneaker colorway that adds a brighter and more uplifting look to the [monochromatic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway). The new Y-3 x adidas drop has a lightweight and mesh upper that ensures breathability and comfort. The tonal aesthetic aids the Kusari in its integration to sporty chromatic outfits, while the black elastic detailing adds a nice contrast to the white upper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inverted Sneaker Colorways:** Inverted sneaker colorways are a trend that allows for versatile and creative designs in the fashion industry. - **Luxurious Minimalist Design:** Luxurious minimalist design is a trend that combines comfort and elegance in fashion products. - **Tonal Aesthetic:** Tonal aesthetic is a trend in the fashion industry that allows for cohesive and unified color palettes in design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry is ripe for disruptive innovation in design with the growing popularity of unique colorways and minimalist design. - **Sports Apparel:** Sports apparel is an industry that could benefit from the trend of breathable, comfortable and lightweight materials in shoes. - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry is presented with an opportunity to integrate tonal palettes in their designs and create cohesive collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Neutral Stealthy Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr.md) - [Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Monochromatic Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-on-cloudmonster-2.md)