# Neutral-Toned Lifestyle Shoes New Balance Unveils the '2002R' Silhouette in 'Calm Taupe' By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-taupe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/new-balance-keeps-it-chill-on-the-2002r-calm-taupe) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.ca/) [New Balance's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-and-black) iconic '2002R' silhouette is receiving the 'Calm Taupe' treatment after a series of new colorways for the model were recently announced. The 'Calm Taupe' colorway uses the brand's signature beige shade on the [suede overlays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede), pairing that with the 'Angora' tones on the mesh base. The sneaker also boasts metallic silver accents on the heel and toebox, while the midsoles opt for a two-toned look that fuses a cream shade with a cleaner white near the front. The sneaker is finished with a dark black rubber outsole that contrasts the overall [neutral appearance of the shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-days-colorway). Interested consumers that are looking to purchase a pair of the New Balance '2002R' sneakers in 'Calm Taupe' can head over to the brand's website. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Neutral-colored Footwear:** Neutral-toned shoes are emerging as a disruptive fashion trend, opening opportunities for new designs and styles in the footwear industry. - **Eco-friendly Shoe Materials:** Sustainable, eco-friendly materials for shoe production offer innovative disruption opportunities to create environmentally-conscious footwear. - **Athleisure Wear Expansion:** The growing popularity of athleisure wear presents opportunities for innovative designs and product development to cater to consumers' evolving needs. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** This trend of neutral-toned shoes offers the athletic footwear industry potential for expansion and increased investments in innovative designs. - **Apparel Industry:** The increasing popularity of athleisure wear highlights the need for the apparel industry to adapt to new trends and innovate their product lines. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Growing consumer awareness of sustainable materials has created market opportunities for eco-conscious brands to innovate and dominate the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-and-black.md) - [Neutral Technical Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway-1.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/204l-sneaker.md) - [Neutral Tonal Summer Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-3.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue-colorway-1.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Bright Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede.md) - [Cool-Tonal LIfestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abzorb-2000.md) - [Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-days-colorway.md)