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Transparent Interchangeable Insert Sneakers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Adidas Y-3 Runner 4D IO Has a Primeknit Sock

— October 28, 2020 — Fashion
The Adidas Y-3 Runner 4D IO sneakers are one of the latest releases from the activewear brand's longstanding collaboration with Yohji Yamamoto that will provide wearers with a customizable aesthetic.

The sneakers feature a transparent upper that will reveal the interchangeable Primeknit sock within that can by swapped out for either a white or black one to suit preferences. This will help add a certain level of customization, while also giving the sneakers a one-of-a-kind look.

The Adidas Y-3 Runner 4D IO sneakers are priced at $520 and features branding on the exterior of the transparent upper as well as the Primeknit socks. The sneakers come in both a black and white color option as well as a black and trace khaki style.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Sneaker Aesthetic - The trend of interchangeable and customizable sneakers offers opportunities for disruption in the fashion and retail industries, allowing for personalized and unique products.
2. Transparent Sneaker Design - The trend of transparent sneakers allows for new design possibilities and innovation in materials, as well as offering opportunities for brand identity and storytelling.
3. Collaborative Fashion Design - The trend of long-standing collaborations between fashion and activewear brands presents opportunities for cross-industry innovation and new product offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has opportunities for innovation in customizable and transparent shoe designs, as well as long-standing collaborations with activewear brands.
2. Retail Industry - The retail industry can benefit from offering customizable and personalized products like transparent sneakers, and by promoting unique collaborations between fashion and activewear brands.
3. Materials Science Industry - The materials science industry has opportunities to innovate in developing new materials for transparent sneakers, as well as in renewable and sustainable materials for the fashion and retail industries.
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