New Balance introduces the newest tonal iteration of the classic 992 sneaker model for the season with a dark palette and bright neon details. The shoe is rooted in a black and purple colorway as the base foundation before it is detailed with some colorblocking accents.
The uppers are made with mesh, suede, and leather materials in pitch-black before deep dark purple arrives in a suede material by the mudguard and the heel counter. Bright vibrant details make up the midfoot with yellow trimming that surrounds the signature N logo and white New Balance text makes its way around the tongue section. The same purple follows through to the midsole to ensure that the entire silhouette keeps a dark tone.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dark Tonal Sneakers
- Opportunity to incorporate neon accents into other dark colorway sneaker models for a unique and trendy look.
- Colorblocking Accents
- Opportunity to add pops of color to other sneaker models by incorporating colorblocking techniques for a visually engaging design.
- Mixed Material Uppers
- Opportunity to experiment with various materials to create unique textured uppers for sneaker models.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear
- Footwear companies can capitalize on the trend of using dark and neon color palettes in their sneaker designs to appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
- Fashion
- The trend of incorporating neon accents into dark colorway designs can extend beyond footwear and into other fashion products such as clothing and accessories.
- Athletic Wear
- Athletic wear companies can use dark and neon color palettes in their apparel designs to offer consumers more trendy and visually interesting options for workout attire.
