# Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/stone-island-new-balance-2023/) [Stone Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raso-gammato) and [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-shoe) are two brands that have a history of working alongside one another and the latest is rumored to be the C1 sneaker model. There were images that surfaced recently and resemble a previous collaboration of the Fuel Cell Elite v3. The new shoe is defined by its curved silhouette and builds upon New Balance's highly sought-out styles such as the 610 and [2002r](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906-shoe). At first glance at the surface images, the shoes seem to be secured by a toggle system over the forefoot and rest on top of a dynamic and structural midsole foundation. The branding can be seen on the lateral side near the toe section with stitching processes. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Footwear:** The collaboration between Stone Island and New Balance presents an opportunity for innovative shoe designs and unique brand partnerships. - **Curved Silhouette:** The C1 sneaker's curved silhouette showcases a trend towards unconventional shoe shapes, opening possibilities for ergonomic and stylish footwear designs. - **Toggle System:** The toggle system used to secure the shoes offers potential for innovative fastening mechanisms that enhance comfort and convenience in footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The collaborative footwear trend provides opportunities for fashion brands to create unique and stylish shoe designs. - **Sportswear:** The curved silhouette and dynamic midsole foundation in the C1 sneaker open possibilities for disruptive innovations in sportswear, offering improved performance and aesthetics. - **Textile and Apparel Manufacturing:** The use of toggle systems and stitching processes in the C1 sneaker presents opportunities for advancements in manufacturing techniques and materials for footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Collaborative Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-shoe.md) - [Collaborative Earthy Tonal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raso-gammato.md) - [Camo Concept Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991v2-ghost.md) - [Icy Tonal Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-studio.md) - [Hybrid Slip-On Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2002na.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56-sneaker.md) - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Lifestyle Technical Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hours-and-days.md) - [Hybrid Breathable Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-magnet.md)