# Velvety Dark Tonal Sneakers COMME des GARÇONS and Spalwart Update the Tempo Trainer By Amy Duong | Published 2021-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-trainer References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/comme-des-garcons-cdg-spalwart-velvet-tempo-trainer-black-collaboration-rei-kawakubo) CdG by [COMME des GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2) works in collaboration with Spalwart once again on a new iteration of the Tempo Trainer. The footwear model is spotlighted by the textures in the new partnership. The upper is made up of [soft velvet materials with leather paneling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2) through to give it some textile contrast. The color is done in all-black with some white details to give it tonal accents without disrupting the [minimal aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker). There is very subtle branding as both contributing efforts can see the names in a block typography at the tongue tab. The retro silhouette boasts a wedge-like look, showcasing the waffle outside and highly positioned toe. Black leather can be seen at the mid panel to contrast the soft velvet. Image Credit: Offspring ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Textured Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to explore the use of unique textures and velvet materials for footwear design. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Opportunity for companies to create footwear with striking tonal accents and subtle branding. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate with other brands to create footwear with unique features and designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Opportunities for companies in the footwear industry to experiment with new materials and designs in order to create innovative and stylish shoes. - **Fashion:** In the fashion industry, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to launch footwear collections that incorporate retro silhouettes in black and white tones with unique textures. - **Design:** Design companies have the opportunity to create products by collaborating with footwear manufacturers in order to produce desirable and striking products that embody both companies design ideologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker.md) - [All-Black Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tc-10.md) - [Tech-Centric Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25.md) - [Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-1.md) - [Chunky Retailer Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-96.md) - [Minimal Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fly.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Laceless Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/610s.md)