Sportswear giant adidas has announced the launch of its newest foam-focused sneaker model dubbed the 'adiFOM Q.' According to the company, the new sneaker borrows its shape and structure from a retro adidas silhouette called the Quake, which made its debut in 2001. However, fans have already pointed out the shoe's resemblance to the popular YEEZY Foam Runner.
The adiFOM Q boasts an eye-catching foam skeletal design that features a unique asymmetrical cut-out pattern. In addition, the sneaker's inside come equipped with a premium sock liner construction. So far, adidas has only teased one colorway for the futuristic sneaker: an almost entirely off-white hue with subtle hits of orange on the shoe's cuffs.
As of right now, the adiFOM Q has yet to receive an official release date, though fans can expect it to drop sometime in 2023.
Exoskeletal Foam Sneakers
adidas Unveils Its Yeezy Foam Look-Alike, the Adifom Q
Trend Themes
1. Foam-focused Sneakers - Opportunity for other sportswear companies to create their own line of comfortable foam-based sneakers.
2. Asymmetrical Cut-out Pattern - Potential for other industries such as furniture or home decor to apply the unique cut-out pattern in their designs.
3. Retro Silhouette Revival - Opportunity for fashion brands to revive and modernize popular vintage designs for a new generation.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear - The foam-focused sneaker trend presents an opportunity for sportswear companies to develop innovative and comfortable footwear designs.
2. Fashion - The revival of retro silhouettes creates an opportunity for fashion companies to tap into nostalgia and bring back popular designs.
3. Home Decor - The unique cut-out pattern of the adiFOM Q presents an opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate the design in their products.