# Funky Monochromatic Footwear The Y-3 Hayex High Zebra Shoe is Boldly Black and White By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-hayex-high-zebra References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2014/6/y-3-2014-fall-hayex-high-zebra) & [store.y-3](http://store.y-3.com/ca/y3store/men/shoes) This year has seen a huge focus on [black and white palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d-1) from designers of all standing; the Y-3 Hayex High Zebra shoe fit right in. Boldly patterned, the sneakers have a tribal aesthetic that many people will feel drawn to, especially for the summer season. Although part of the Fall 2014 lineup, it is a great transition piece between the two seasons. A collaborative project between Yohji Yamamoto and [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural), the Y-3 Hayex High Zebra shoe is made out of a premium leather construction and boasts "details like a sneaker-eque sole, metal boot grommets, rope lacing, and stylized Trefoil branding incorporated across the heel," as reported by [Hypebeast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-clarkson). In spite of its monochromatic colorway, the Y-3 Hayex High Zebra shoe is far from minimalist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monochromatic Footwear Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to explore a wider range of monochromatic footwear fashion that features bold patterns and tribal aesthetics. - **Premium Leather Construction:** Incorporating premium leather construction into sneaker design presents an opportunity for a new class of high-end footwear. - **Collaborative Product Design:** Collaborations between high-end fashion designers and well-known athletic brands are a trend that is producing exciting and innovative footwear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of bold tribal and monochromatic fashion in their designs. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to explore new design styles including the use of premium materials to create a more sophisticated look. - **Athletic Apparel Industry:** Collaborations with high-end fashion brands may disrupt the athletic apparel industry by introducing more luxurious designs with better materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Neutral Stealthy Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Dynamic Avant-Garde Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gendo.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-freizeit.md)