# 70s-Inspired Tonal Running Shoes New Balance Celebrates Retro Designs with the 237 Sneaker Model By Amy Duong | Published 2021-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/237-sneaker-model References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/new-balance-237-release-date-info) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/740-sneaker) pays homage to the 70s with a new iteration of the 237 sneaker model. This time around, the shoe is adorned in colorful hues as a nod to the past era and its spirit. The [retro running shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3) accommodates to the modern consumer. The upper features the hues of bright red, mustard yellow, forest green, and navy blue. The N logo on the side of the shoe adds some muted elements as it is complete in a gray hue. In terms of the construction, it is made up of a [fusion of suede, mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede), and other textiles to give it a multi textured visual and feel. Additional branding can be seen at the heel and tongue tag. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **70s-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity to incorporate retro design elements into modern footwear. - **Tonal Colorways:** Opportunity to experiment with bold and bright color palettes in footwear. - **Multi-textured Construction:** Opportunity to combine different materials for a visually dynamic shoe design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate retro styles in their footwear designs. - **Sportswear:** Opportunity to create retro-inspired sneakers that offer modern performance features. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop innovative techniques for combining different materials in footwear construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Retro Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/740-sneaker.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Vibrantly Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-jade.md) - [Bright Colorblocking Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-5.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway.md) - [Reinvented Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3.md) - [Retro Tech Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-indigo.md) - [Cool-Tonal LIfestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abzorb-2000.md) - [Retro Casual Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker.md)