# Heritage-Honoring Textural Sneakers Wales Bonner Launches a FW20 Collaboration with adidas By Amy Duong | Published 2020-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner References: [usshop.goldwin-sports](https://usshop.goldwin-sports.com/pages/vq-entry) & [24s](https://www.24s.com/en-us/men/brands/adidas-originals-by-wales-bonner) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas) introduces its latest pack made in collaboration with British designer [Wales Bonner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-mn) for the Fall/Winter 2020 season. The duo deliver a special capsule of footwear items that highlight two distinct styles. The [Samba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-2) and the SL72 running sneaker are the root of the pack. Wales Bonner informs the silhouettes with details that are true to his own design language. The Samba boasts a more adventurous side with crochet-like details and hand-stitched accents on a black and white foundation. The white and green option boast raw cotton materials at the upper for breathability and casual aesthetics. Notably, the shoe also features a dramatic tongue to round out the bold look. The SL72 options are more retro with textures such as antique leather, satin, and velvet. Image Credit: La Garconne ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heritage-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with designers to create footwear that combines traditional elements with modern design language. - **Textural Details:** Incorporating unique textures like crochet, hand-stitched accents, antique leather, satin, and velvet into footwear designs for added visual interest. - **Breathable and Casual Aesthetics:** Demand for sneakers with breathable materials like raw cotton for everyday wear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with designers to create unique and trendsetting footwear. - **Sports:** Sports brands can incorporate the use of different textures to enhance the performance and visual appeal of athletic footwear. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques in creating footwear that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Chic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-mn.md) - [Teased Collaborative Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas.md) - [Vintage Style Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-3.md) - [Heritage Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-x-adidas.md) - [Animal Print-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-2.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas-1.md) - [Snakeskin-Detailed Collab Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-capsule.md) - [African Craft Heritage Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md)