# Phygital Sneaker Releases DIESEL Launches the PROTOTYPE Sneaker with Accompanying NFT By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prototype References: [fuckingyoung.es](https://fuckingyoung.es/diesel-launches-the-new-sneaker-design-the-prototype-with-an-exclusive-limited-edition-nft/) & [ca.diesel](https://ca.diesel.com/en/) Italian clothing brand [DIESEL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-1) has announced the launch of The PROTOTYPE, a new sneaker design that will be released with an accompanying DIESEL NFT created by [The Fabricant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1), a company specializing in digital-only fashion. Designed by Creative Director Glenn Martens, The PROTOTYPE is an innovative sneaker silhouette that is unlike anything to ever be offered by DIESEL. According to the company, the sneaker reflects the start of a new tone for DIESEL footwear (hence its name) by breaking age-old design conventions and pushing the boundaries of what an athletic model can look and feel like. Contributing to DIESEL's renewed, forward-thinking approach to footwear, the brand has also opted to enter the burgeoning space of [NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses) and digital fashion. DIESEL and The Fabricant crafted a digital artwork based around the sneaker. Image Credit: Disesel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phygital Sneaker Releases:** Integrating digital experiences with physical sneakers presents opportunities for unique marketing and branding strategies. - **Nfts in Fashion:** Brands can leverage the growing interest in NFTs by producing digital fashion pieces as an extension of their physical products. - **Innovative Footwear Design:** Exploring unconventional and forward-thinking design concepts can lead to the creation of new, innovative footwear models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can utilize technology to create immersive, digital experiences that enhance the appeal of their physical products. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can benefit from incorporating digital elements into their product releases to increase consumer engagement. - **Digital Art:** Utilizing blockchain technology and NFTs in the art world presents opportunities for new revenue streams and innovative collaborations with fashion and footwear brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital-World-Based Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-adidas-ultraboost.md) - [Artistic Contemporary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-diesel.md) - [In-Game Digital Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-fortnite.md) - [Co-Branded NFT Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-x-adidas-genesis-sneakers.md) - [3D Metaverse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebit.md) - [Phygital Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn.md) - [Collectible Virtual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-casio.md) - [Digital NFT Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-genesis-hoodie.md) - [Futuristic Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-air-max-dn8.md)