# Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections New Balance Unveils a New Range of Tonal 9060 Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2023-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/12/new-balance-9060-dark-mushroom-arctic-grey-magnet-sneaker-pack-release-details) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.co.uk/shop-by-model/9060)  [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack-1) shines a spotlight on its 9060 sneakers for the season with a pack that highlights a pastel tonal theme this time around. There are three in total and it rests on top of the iconic web sole unit foundation. This time around, the shoes are dipped in an all-over [tonal look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway) starting with a light pink-brown blend dubbed 'Mushroom' -- the colorway is complete with the same tone throughout the laces, tongue, midsole, and overlays. It is complete with 'Dark Mushroom' around the heel top section. This is followed by the Arctic Grey colorway palette with a pastel blue theme with 'Vintage Indigo' along the midsole followed by the 'Steel' tonal logo on the lateral side of the shoe. It is rounded out by a darker iteration of the Arctic Grey with [suede paneling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washed-suede) done in 'Magnet' tones. Image Credit: New Balance, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/12/new-balance-9060-dark-mushroom-arctic-grey-magnet-sneaker-pack-release-details), [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.co.uk/shop-by-model/9060) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 20% - 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 - **Pastel Tonal Sneakers:** New Balance unveils a range of tonal 9060 sneakers in pastel colors, presenting an opportunity for brands to explore the popularity of pastel tones in footwear. - **Iconic Web Sole Units:** New Balance's tonal sneaker pack rests on top of the iconic web sole unit foundation, offering a unique twist to the classic silhouette for other sneaker brands to consider. - **Monochromatic Colorways:** New Balance's tonal sneaker collection showcases monochromatic colorways, providing a disruptive opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with single-tone designs in their footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The release of New Balance's pastel tonal sneaker collection opens up new possibilities for footwear brands to incorporate pastel colors into their designs. - **Fashion:** The pastel tonal sneaker trend creates an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate pastel tones into their overall product offerings and marketing strategies. - **Lifestyle:** The rise of pastel tonal sneakers presents an opportunity for lifestyle brands to align themselves with this fashion trend and create cohesive product lines for their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel-Tonal Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack-1.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway.md) - [Muted Suede Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washed-suede.md) - [Dusty Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-1.md) - [Pink-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/860v2-sneaker-2.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneaker-colorway.md) - [White Tonal Vintage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa.md) - [Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack.md) - [Pink-Tonal Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/860v2-sneaker.md)