# Suede-Adorned Neutral Sneakers Aimé Leon Dore Designs Another New Balance 550 Sneaker Model By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-model-2 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/aime-leon-dore-new-balance-550-ss23/) & [aimeleondore](https://www.aimeleondore.com/) [Aimé](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000) Leon [Dore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56) is no stranger to working alongside [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker) and as a part of the Spring/Summer 2023 roster, the iconic New Balance 550 sneaker model gets a new textural update. The shoes are seen in a brown and white tonal palette that is constructed from soft suede materials throughout the upper. It is seen with brown suede as the base foundation throughout the upper with cream tonal accents. The cream detail is applied along the toe cap and laces to add tonal contrast, continuing on the midsole. The entire seasonal collection is set to drop online on the Aimé Leon Dore website and in-store locations beginning May 27th with a later drop of the footwear. Image Credit: Aimé Leon Dore ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Suede-adorned Sneakers:** Using soft suede materials throughout the upper of sneakers for a new textural update. - **Tonal Palette:** Creating brown and white tonal palettes for sneakers to provide a classic and neutral look. - **Collaborative Sneaker Design:** Bringing together fashion and sportswear brands to create unique and trendy footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** Opportunities for creating new materials and designs to enhance the look and feel of sneakers. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunities for creating new fashion trends by combining classic textures and colors. - **Sportswear Industry:** Opportunities for collaborations between sportswear brands and designers to create new and trendy footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Chunky Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker.md) - [Revived Retro Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56.md) - [Collegiate-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-4.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-2.md) - [Rich Green Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993-1.md) - [Patent Leather Logo Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-silhouette.md) - [Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patent-leather-update.md)