# Tan-Tonal Skate Sneakers New Balance Numeric and Primitive Work on a Pair of 547 Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2020-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/primative-new-balance-numeric-574-release-info) Primitive works in collaboration with [New Balance Numeric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-numeric-1) on a new iteration of the 547 sneaker model for the season. The silhouette is made to be functional at [skate parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nm17) as the running shoe is detailed with elements that make it more versatile for other sports. Starting at the uppers, it boasts a constructed of soft suede materials that overlap on top of a reinforced mesh base foundation. All of this is done in a blend of [tan and wheat hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-mushroom) for a beige palette which is further accented with hits of rich yellow-gold and black for some contrast. Most of this can be found at areas such as the heel and the signature 'N' logo at the midfoot. Image Credit: New Balance Numeric ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skate Sneaker Convergence:** The collaboration between Primitive and New Balance Numeric showcases the trend of skate sneakers being designed with versatility for other sports. - **Functional Design Elements:** The incorporation of soft suede materials and reinforced mesh on the 547 sneaker demonstrates the trend of functional design elements in athletic footwear. - **Beige Palette with Contrasting Accents:** The use of a beige color palette with pops of yellow-gold and black highlights the trend of earthy tones with bold accents in sneaker design. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** The collaboration between Primitive and New Balance Numeric highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity in the athletic footwear industry to create versatile skate sneakers. - **Sports Equipment:** The trend of functional design elements in skate sneakers presents an opportunity for the sports equipment industry to develop more adaptable and performance-enhancing footwear. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** The beige palette with contrasting accents trend offers opportunities for the fashion and lifestyle industry to create stylish and versatile sneakers that can be easily paired with different outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiago-lemos-nm808.md) - [Collaborative Understated Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-480-1.md) - [Skate-Centric Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/440v2.md) - [Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-480.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/933-sneaker.md) - [Minimal Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosperity-be-the-prize.md) - [Icy-Tonal Hi-Top Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nm17.md) - [Collaborative Earthy Tonal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raso-gammato.md)