# Houndstooth-Accented Cozy Sneakers New Balances 991 and 1500 Sneakers Get a Patterning Update By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991-and-1500 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/new-balance-991-1500-houndstooth-release-info) [991](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/New Balance unveiled new patterning variations of both the 991 and the [1500](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1) sneaker models for the fall season. The comfortable sneakers are detailed with Houndstooth patterning in a subtle manner throughout the upper. The 991 sneakers are offered in a wooly beige hue with brown accents, spotlighting the pattern on the tongue section, the collar, and the toe box. It is overlaid with a smooth beige suede material at the quarters, the mudguards, the heels, and the eye stays. Dark gray can be seen in suede as well, marking the toe box and the front of the collar. The 1500 sneakers are ready for the Fall season with the houndstooth pattern applied in light blue, navy blue, and white. Image Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Patterning Updates on Sneakers:** Introduce customizable patterns that change with each new season. - **Houndstooth-accented Footwear:** Experiment with new textiles and patterns to offer customers advanced footwear options. - **Wool-collared Sneakers:** Introduce natural and vegan-friendly materials that appeal to customers who prioritize sustainable fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** Jump on the trend of customizable and sustainable footwear while utilizing novel materials. - **Fashion Industry:** Experiment with new patterns, colorways, and textiles to offer products that appeal to trendsetters. - **Textile Industry:** Partner up with footwear companies to offer unique textiles for low-carbon products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991-sneaker-3.md) - [Polka-Dotted Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-5.md) - [Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-og.md) - [Summer-Ready Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-blue.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Minimal Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker.md) - [Patterned Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-6.md)