# Easter-Honoring Lifestyle Sneakers New Balance Joins KITH on the 997.5 Easter Pack of Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2025-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9975-easter References: [kith](https://kith.com/pages/kith-app?srsltid=AfmBOoqH8S3UcQAOfJQAPeIoRTt_-hWd9zSz94CPnli95xFEv5Pw-GI8)  Streetwear retailer [KITH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-4) works in collaboration with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack-1) as the duo launches a 997.5 Easter Pack for the festivities to come soon. It comes in two colorways kicking off a neutral hue that fuses hues of white, Angora, and Marshmallow. This is followed by a colorway with white, Ice Blue, and Peach in theme with the holiday. The shoes will be available exclusively on the KITH app through early access. This marks a return to the hybrid model and the drop leans into a tonal minimal look. The [soft pastel hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og) lead the collection and it is made using premium materials including tumbled leather paired with suede overlaying on top with pocked mesh for an elevated feel. Image Credit: KITH ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 38% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Sneaker Designs:** The resurgence of hybrid sneaker designs blending different models and elements signifies an innovative opportunity in unique footwear creation. - **App-exclusive Product Launches:** The trend of exclusive product availability through apps opens new pathways for direct consumer engagement and limited edition releases. - **Tonal Minimal Aesthetics:** The embrace of soft pastel hues in minimalistic designs highlights a shift towards clean, understated aesthetics in the lifestyle sneaker industry. ### Where This Applies - **Streetwear Fashion:** The collaboration between KITH and New Balance underscores the evolving dynamics in streetwear fashion centered around limited edition drops and exclusivity. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Integration of premium materials like tumbled leather and suede into sneaker production suggests improvements in craftsmanship and product quality. - **Mobile Retail Platforms:** The trend of utilizing mobile apps for first-access product sales reflects an innovation in retail distribution channels and consumer purchasing behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel-Tonal Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack-1.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-4.md) - [Nature-Inspired Multi-Color Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delamere.md) - [Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991-sneaker-3.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md) - [Functional Festive Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-salomon-xt4k.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md)