# Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers adidas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with a Superstar Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake References: [footshop](https://www.footshop.com/en/mens-shoes/48404-adidas-superstar-core-black-ftw-white-core-black.html)  [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar) unveils a look at an upcoming Chinese New Year collection to celebrate the Year of the Snake coming up. The highlighting product of the range is a pair of Superstar shoes detailed with a scale-like texture and festive colorway palette. The reptile themes start off with a clean white base foundation crafted from leather materials and then it is coated in a subtle [snakeskin material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2). Red accents are then added for a premium tonal contrast found at the heel and tongue unit. For more themed motifs, the brand added Chinese characters on the heel applied by embroidery processes, and the insoles are detailed with a snake as a specific nod to the upcoming Year of the Snake. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 47% | 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 - **Textured Footwear:** Footwear designs incorporating unique textures like snakeskin offer elevated aesthetic appeal and exclusivity. - **Cultural-themed Fashion:** Fashion collections inspired by cultural events provide personalized and market-specific products that resonate deeply with regional consumers. - **Festive Colorways:** Special edition color palettes, especially during festive periods, attract strong consumer interest due to their limited-time availability. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Footwear:** The luxury footwear market benefits from high-quality, culturally-inspired designs that appeal to discerning customers. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands leverage cultural celebrations to reinvent classic models, enhancing their market relevance and customer engagement. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retail sees increased demand through exclusive, themed releases that offer unique purchasing experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-11-low.md) - [Minimalist New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-year-of-the-snake-cloudtilt.md) - [Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-sneakers.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-low-2.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Textured Shell-Toe Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas.md)