# Activist Birthday Kicks Supra Vaider 'MLK' Celebrates the Iconic Figure's Life By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supra-vaider-mlk References: [f5torefresh](http://f5torefresh.com/2012/01/04/supra-vaider-mlk/) & [suprafootwear](http://www.suprafootwear.com/shoes/VAIDER/MLK) January 15th is the birth date of Martin Luther King Junior, and to celebrate that day, the [Supra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-furious-x-puma) Vaider 'MLK' was created in honor of the iconic activist. The Supra Vaider MLK has a slick design that sticks with the brand's classic looks with a few twists. The upper largely consists of black accented by a gold trim around the tongue, eyelets and the crown logo on the side. It's a fairly [minimalist shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-avanti), but the less is more concept in this case works. Supra has also included the SUPRAFOAM midsole for foot impact resistance and optimal flexibility. There's also extra heel protection and a high memory polyurethane insole for comfort. It's surprising that there aren't any designs that reference Martin Luther King Jr., but it's a stylish shoe nonetheless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Activist Tribute Shoes:** Creating shoes to celebrate iconic activists presents an opportunity for footwear companies to expand their market and honor history. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist designs that incorporate intricate accents present a disruption to traditional shoe designs and offer a fresh take on classic looks. - **Social Awareness Products:** Incorporating social awareness into products provides an opportunity for companies to make a statement and cater to socially conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can capitalize on the opportunity to expand their market by creating activist tribute shoes, thus honoring history and potentially attracting new customers. - **Fashion:** The incorporation of social awareness into fashion products provides an opportunity for companies to make a statement and cater to socially conscious consumers. - **Activism:** Creating products to honor and celebrate iconic activists allows for an opportunity to further their message through a different medium and connect with like-minded individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Dress Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-rk61.md) - [Stylish Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-72-sneaker.md) - [Iconic Sneaker Anniversaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-1.md) - [Africa-Honoring Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-sneaker-model.md) - [Retro Indoor Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Festive Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-uno-year-of-the-dragon.md)