# Puffy Textural Lifestyle Sneakers Dingyun Zhang and adidas Present a Pair of White Vapour Sambas By Amy Duong | Published 2024-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-vapour References: [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/dingyun-zhang-samba/IF9704.html)  Dingyun Zhang works in collaboration with [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-sneaker-1) once again and the Chinese design updates a new [Samba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-model) sneaker model with a White Vapour colorway palette. The shoes are adorned in a soft white shorthair cow suede throughout the upper from the tongue to the sole unit. The velvety soft silhouette is paired with a padded heel and tongue section which are true to Zhang's signature work. Additionally, the new collection between the two also features a brown Samba to celebrate the fall season. The warm tones adorn the shoe's sole unit and creamy upper entirely. The [puffy collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dingyun-zhang-x-crocs-diffuser) is complete in a contrasting light grey tone and it is rounded out by co-branding at the tongue and laces in a bold red hue. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 30% - 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 - **Textural Footwear Elements:** Integrating diverse textures like soft shorthair cow suede creates a unique aesthetic appeal and a tactile experience for consumers. - **Seasonal Color Palettes:** Adapting color palettes such as the warm tones for fall helps create timely and contextually relevant footwear offerings. - **Signature Design Collaborations:** Collaborating with well-known designers to combine their signature elements with mainstream brands results in innovative and exclusive product designs. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** The evolution of lifestyle sneakers catered to aesthetic trends and comfort highlights growth potential in athleisure wear. - **Fashion and Design:** The intersection of high fashion and sportswear through designer and brand collaborations offers space for creating premium, limited-edition products. - **Material Innovation:** Exploring novel and luxurious materials like cow suede for everyday wear broadens design possibilities and consumer appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Padded Sneaker Modesl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-sneaker-1.md) - [Ultra-Plush Cushioned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-samba.md) - [Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweed-samba.md) - [Chunky Elevated Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-model.md) - [Glossy Calf Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaschetta-tan.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Silk-Covered Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-samba.md) - [Loofah-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-hu.md) - [Denim-Made Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sambae.md)