# Silver Commemorative Kicks The New Balance Atmos and X-Girl Sneakers are Rad By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-and-x-girl-sneakers References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/11/02/new-balance-x-atmos-x-x-girl-m996m-xa/) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.com) There was a time when [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam) was only for those among us who needed a nice pair of supportive running shoes. Now, New Balance shoes are super cool, even more so with the launching of their atmos and X-girl sneakers -- the most awesome of [kick collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2). These ballin’ bad girls are created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of New Balance and are inspired by the future. They feature a wicked [silver colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1) that has flat purple laces, midsole, inner and outer lining. The atmos and X-girl sneakers are really, really cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Sneaker Designs:** There is a trend of brands collaborating to create unique and stylish sneaker designs, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. - **Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries:** Brands are launching special editions to commemorate milestone anniversaries, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and apparel sector. - **Futuristic-inspired Sneaker Aesthetics:** The use of futuristic design elements in sneaker aesthetics is gaining popularity, creating potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion and footwear industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the trend of collaborative sneaker designs, capitalizing on partnerships to create unique and appealing products. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can leverage the trend of releasing special editions to celebrate milestone anniversaries, tapping into consumers' desire for limited edition items. - **Design and Aesthetics:** The design and aesthetics industry can embrace the trend of futuristic-inspired sneaker aesthetics, offering innovative ideas to brands and manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam.md) - [Silver Polka Dot Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergirl-paris-and-beams.md) - [Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-sneakers.md) - [Collaborative 90s-Era Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-x-mita-sneakers-mt580.md) - [Silver-Accented Mesh Formal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-metallic-colorway.md) - [00s-Inspired Metallic Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906d.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack.md) - [Reinvented Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3.md)