Hender Scheme works in collaboration with New Balance on a new iteration of the 991 sneaker model for the season. It boasts a timeless look and is entirely made from leather materials, true to the design language of Hender Scheme. It is set to join the Winter/Spring 2023 collection by Hender Scheme that is launching on December 3rd in Japan with a later global drop to follow.
In terms of the construction, it is full of stitched layers of veg-tanned leather materials that are applied to the patina and age with time. It also sits on top of a leather sole unit that is designed to soften and age with time as well. It has a hammer leather sole and lack of cushioning that is usually seen in most New Balance sneakers.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Leather Sneakers
- The use of leather materials in sneakers creates a new opportunity for sustainability and durability in the footwear industry.
- Neutral Colorways
- Neutral colorways in sneakers create an opportunity for versatile and timeless style in the fashion industry.
- Collaborations
- Collaborations between fashion brands and footwear companies create opportunities for unique and innovative designs in the fashion industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can leverage the use of leather materials and collaborations with fashion brands to create sustainable and fashionable sneakers.
- Fashion
- The use of neutral colorways and collaborations with footwear companies creates opportunities for timeless and versatile style in the fashion industry.
- Sustainability
- The use of leather materials in sneakers and collaborations between fashion and footwear create opportunities for more sustainable and durable products in multiple industries.
