# Neoprene High-Cut Sneakers The YEEZY 500 High Shoes Arrives in a Wakaran Colorway Design By Amy Duong | Published 2021-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakaran References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/2/adidas-yeezy-500-high-wakaran-official-look-release-info-gz7074) & [yeezysupply](https://www.yeezysupply.com/) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr) introduces a new look at the latest colorway design of the YEEZY 500 High sneaker model for the season with the Wakaran tonal update. The new iteration gives the high-cut model a plush upper that blends the materials leather, neoprene, and suede together. All three fabrics are finished in a beige color for a neutral look for the season. The shoe boasts no branding details, letting the designs speak for itself. It is held by thick rope laces that offer adjustments for wearers and obscure the paneling visuals by the neoprene tongue. Gray trimming lined the shoe's structure and sits on top of the [adiPRENE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-colorway) midsole in gray at the full length before the matching rubber outsole. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 8% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tonal Update Sneakers:** Opportunity for footwear brands to release tonal sneaker models with plush materials and neutral colors for a minimalist yet chic look. - **Branded-less Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create a minimalist yet high-quality sneakers, sans any branding detail. - **Rope-laced Sneakers:** Opportunity for footwear brands to explore customization and adjustment features with thick rope laces on modern sneaker models. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore opportunities to develop high-quality, branded-less sneakers with customizable features. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore minimalist, tonal updates on modern sneaker designs for a chic new look. - **Sport:** Sport industries can investigate alternative adjustment features for sneakers by using thick rope laces for practical and fashionable purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neutral Stealthy Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr.md) - [Monochrome Chunky Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl01.md) - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Ultra-Plump Sleek Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aruku.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Stealthy Iridescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night.md)