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Earthy Tonal Knitted Sneakers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

adidas Unveils a New ULTRA 4DFWD Sneaker in a Wonder Taupe Colorway

— January 6, 2023 — Fashion
adidas introduces a new colorway palette of the ULTRA 4DFWD sneaker model for the season with the launch of the Wonder Taupe hue. The upper is made from the PrimeKnit textile material in the Wonder Taupe hue and then detailed with ventilated toe boxes, tongues, sock-like comfortable collars, and side panels.

Additionally, the quarter cage and heel cups are detailed with skin-like color. The quarter cafes are complete with a striped branding detail as the heel cups are detailed with Night Metallic finishings and the ULTRA 4DFWD branding. At the bottom of the lifestyle shoes is the exposed 4D cushioning sole unit that is complete with a glossy black dye. The shoes are rounded out by Continental rubber for a grippy feel.

Image Credit: adidas, hypebeast, adidas
Trend Themes
1. Earthy Tonal Knitted Sneakers - The rise of sustainable fashion in the footwear industry presents an opportunity for companies to explore more eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes.
2. Primeknit Textile Material - The increasing popularity of PrimeKnit textile material presents an opportunity for textile manufacturers to explore and develop more eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.
3. 4D Cushioning Sole Unit - The development of 4D cushioning sole unit technology presents an opportunity for footwear companies to explore and innovate new cushioning materials and technologies for enhanced comfort and performance.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can explore new sustainable materials and technologies to produce environmentally-friendly footwear.
2. Textile Manufacturing Industry - The textile manufacturing industry can explore and develop new eco-friendly materials and technologies to meet the growing demand for sustainable fashion.
3. Sporting Goods Industry - The development of cushioning materials and technologies such as 4D cushioning presents an opportunity for sporting goods companies to innovate and enhance their products for improved performance and usability.
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