Adidas & Kalavinka Combine to Create Synergized Sports Gear
Brian G Randles — September 26, 2009 — Lifestyle
References: highsnobiety
A new collaborative effort between Adidas Originals and Kalavinka Bikes has produced a shoe-inspired bike and a bike-inspired shoe.
The Adidas Samba shoe is a staple from the sportswear giant, and this version comes in a premium white leather, blue stripes and a tongue that can lick its own toe (haha: gross). Matching the sneaker, Kalavinka came out with an impressive fixed gear bike which highlights the sleekness of the sneaker.
Implications - My favorite part about these snazzy sneaks is the fact that they have so much utility to them. You can wear them for exercise or casually and you would not look out of place in either scenarios. It's the perfect marriage of fashion and function.
The Adidas Samba shoe is a staple from the sportswear giant, and this version comes in a premium white leather, blue stripes and a tongue that can lick its own toe (haha: gross). Matching the sneaker, Kalavinka came out with an impressive fixed gear bike which highlights the sleekness of the sneaker.
Implications - My favorite part about these snazzy sneaks is the fact that they have so much utility to them. You can wear them for exercise or casually and you would not look out of place in either scenarios. It's the perfect marriage of fashion and function.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Sports Gear - The collaboration between Adidas and Kalavinka showcases the trend of sports gear that can be used for both exercise and casual wear, offering versatility to consumers.
2. Sneaker-inspired Design - The creation of a shoe-inspired bike and a bike-inspired shoe highlights the trend of incorporating sneaker design elements into other products, creating new and unique offerings.
3. Collaborative Innovation - The partnership between Adidas and Kalavinka demonstrates the trend of collaboration between fashion and sports brands to create innovative and visually appealing products.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear - The Adidas and Kalavinka collaboration presents opportunities for the sportswear industry to explore the development of versatile and stylish sports gear.
2. Bicycle Manufacturing - The introduction of a bike inspired by Adidas shoes opens up possibilities for the bicycle manufacturing industry to merge fashion and functionality in their designs.
3. Fashion - The incorporation of sneaker design elements into other products offers the fashion industry a chance to explore new avenues of creativity and innovation.
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