# Superhero-Inspired Knitted Sneakers adidas' Ultra 4D Sneaker Gets a Wakanda Forever Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2022-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakanda-forever References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/black-panther-adidas-ultra-4d-hq0949-release-date) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/marvel-black-panther-ultra-4d-shoes/HQ0949.html) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakanda-forever-1) works in collaboration with Marvel on the latest iteration of the signature Ultra 4D sneaker model, detailed with a [Wakanda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-panther-boxes) [Forever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-sunscreen) colorway palette. The shoes honor Black Panther this time around and the superhero's armor inspires the color palette. It started with black Primeknit materials at the base foundation of the upper and paired with purple accents throughout which can be seen in the trimmings. Spikes detail the toe box, which is a direct reference to the armor's collar by the patterned black cage. Gold tones are seen detailing the cage's Three Stripes branding and the heel cage is finished in a muted grey with Ultra 4D branding. Rounding out the shoe is a black midsole and purple rubber outsole. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superhero-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers and brands to collaborate with popular superhero franchises to create unique and exciting products that appeal to fans. - **Colorway Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with other entities and create unique colorway variations for their products. - **Iconic Design Elements:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate iconic design elements from popular franchises into their products, creating a sense of nostalgia and excitement for fans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with popular superhero franchises to create unique and exciting products that appeal to fans. - **Sports:** The sports industry can incorporate iconic design elements from popular franchises into their products, creating a sense of nostalgia and excitement for fans. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion and sports brands to create unique and exciting products that tie into popular franchises and appeal to fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed Dynamic Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakanda-forever-1.md) - [Game-Inspired Breathable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-collection.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Collaborative Shell-Toe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp5der-x-adidas.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Africa-Honoring Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-sneaker-model.md) - [Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Stealthy Iridescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night.md)