# Playful Lemonade-Inspired Sneakers adidas Unveiled the 'ZX 8000 Frozen Lemonade' Ahead of Summer By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zx-8000-frozen-lemonade References: [adidas](https://www.adidas.ca/en/a-zx) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1) is readying for the [warmer months ahead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-air-jordans) with the release of the 'ZX 8000 Frozen Lemonade,' which sees a revival of the label's 'Citrus' ZX colorway that first debuted in the late 1980s. The playfully designed sneakers add a bold retro flair to any look, with alternating hues of lime green and lemon yellow featured all over the uppers. The citrus theme is also prominent on the [translucent rubber lace jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls), ice cube-printed sock liners, and matching green and yellow lace options. adidas even extends the citrusy chilled drink theme to the insoles of the sneakers with the inclusion of a full frozen lemonade recipe. The adidas ZX 8000 Frozen Lemonade silhouette launches globally on January 29th. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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's Driving This Trend - **Playful Lemonade-inspired Sneakers:** The release of playful and retro-styled summer sneakers with food-inspired colorways and design elements can disrupt the sneaker fashion industry and captivate consumers with a unique look. - **Retro Revival:** Retro-themed footwear and apparel can be a disruptive trend that attracts consumers looking for nostalgia and cultural relevance. - **Translucent Rubber Accents:** Transparent rubber accents and embellishments in footwear design offer a new avenue for innovation in the fashion and athletic industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear and Apparel:** Footwear and apparel industries can benefit from creative and unique design elements like food-inspired colorways to attract millennials and Gen Z shoppers. - **Sporting Goods:** Sports goods companies can leverage the concept of retro-themed and food-inspired products to create unique collections and limited edition items that appeal to enthusiast collectors. - **Fashion Accessories:** Companies that design fashion accessories can incorporate translucent rubber accents into their products to create new fashion statements that appeal to a younger demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-bubble.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-gazelle.md) - [Sleek Laceless Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megaride-s2.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md) - [Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adistar-cushion.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Iconic Shoe Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-72-og-shoes.md)