# Patent Leather Colorblocking Shoes New Balance Presents a Bold New 550 Sneaker Pack By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-pack References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/new-balance-550-sneaker-colorways/)  The latest 500 sneaker pack to drop from [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-silhouette) highlights a sleek tonal language through the use of its bright palette. The silhouette is made using [shiny patent leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miu-miu-nb-530), applied in a color-blocking look using bright pinks and greens. These may be one of the boldest iterations of the silhouette starting with the red and pink colorway. It rests on a white midsole, white lacing system, and white 'N' logo branding on the side for a touch of contrast, rounded out by a brown outsole unit. The second colorway has bright green detailing and both light and a slightly darker pink applied throughout. It is accented with yellow in the areas of the midsole, logo, and laces. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 22% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Patent Leather Sneaker Packs:** Opportunities for bold color blocking and sleek tonal language in upcoming sneaker designs. - **Bright Palette Footwear:** Innovative use of patent leather materials and vibrant color combinations for a standout aesthetic. - **Contrast Accent Shoes:** Exploring new design options with white, green, pink, and yellow accents in footwear collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** Integrating patent leather color-blocking techniques to create eye-catching sneakers for fashion-forward consumers. - **Fashion Retail Industry:** Capitalizing on the trend of bold palette designs in footwear to attract style-conscious customers seeking unique options. - **Material Innovation Sector:** Developing new applications of patent leather in footwear manufacturing to achieve modern and vibrant product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patent-leather-pack.md) - [Collegiate-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-4.md) - [Bright Colorblocking Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-5.md) - [Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Monochromatic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-in-black.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway.md)