adidas Originals shines a spotlight on its taekwondo sneaker model, which is resting on top of a thin sole unit. It embodies a retro design and it is drawn directly from the brand's archives, specifically from the early '00s. It has been remixed for casual use and the most defining visual is seen in the form of the Three Stripes branding.
The new shoes are made from a premium leather build over the upper and come in muted colorway palettes as well. The base of the shoe is a flat sole and it is available to shop at sneaker boutiques across Europe including The Broken Arm, NAKED Copenaggen, and Asphalt Gold, to name a new.
Image Credit: The Broken Arm
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro-revival Footwear
- The Adidas Taekwondo sneaker exemplifies the growing trend of revisiting and modernizing early-2000s shoe designs.
- Minimalist Aesthetic
- The focus on slim form and muted color palettes highlights the shift towards minimalist design in contemporary fashion.
- Premium Material Use
- Using high-quality leather for the upper part of the shoe signifies a trend towards premium materials in casual footwear.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Athletic Apparel
- The fusion of retro taekwondo elements with modern aesthetics represents a disruptive approach within the athletic apparel industry.
- Footwear Design
- This sneaker's minimalistic style and premium material use are reshaping modern footwear design principles.
- Retail Fashion
- Selling these sneakers at high-end boutiques like The Broken Arm and NAKED Copenhagen points to targeted disruption in the retail fashion sector.
