Footwear label New Balance introduces its new 'Reconstructed Pack,' featuring the signature 'X-90' sneaker model in a variety of colorways. The X-90 silhouette is designed with inspiration drawn from the label's original 99x series, which really emphasizes the retro design elements of the 90s. There are four colorway options in total -- all of which are muted, comprised of the combinations of off-white, white, gray, black, silver, and light yellow.
Additional details include its oversized tooling and special mixed-material uppers, spotlighting co-existing textiles contrasting upon one another. The uppers incorporate engineered mesh and leather and boast branding details on the side and the tongue tab. The Reconstructed Pack is set to launch online at New Balance beginning January 5th.
Large Tooled Retro Sneakers
New Balance's Reconstructed Pack Infuse Contemporary Accents
Trend Themes
1. Retro Sneaker Revival - There's potential for sneaker brands to create revamped retro designs to cater to the growing demand for nostalgia-inspired fashion.
2. Mixed-material Uppers - Footwear brands can explore using engineered mesh and leather to create more dynamic and visually appealing designs for their sneakers.
3. Oversized Tooling - Adopting oversized tooling on sneakers presents a new opportunity for brands to explore more unique and exaggerated designs.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can incorporate mixed-material uppers and oversized tooling to create visually striking and unique sneaker designs.
2. Fashion - Retro sneaker designs and nostalgia-inspired fashion are becoming more popular, which presents opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate these elements in their collections.
3. Sportswear - Leading sportswear brands can incorporate new sneaker design elements like mixed-material uppers and oversized tooling to differentiate themselves from competitors and explore new design possibilities.