New Balance joins forces with UNITED ARROWS on a new sneaker tonal palette of the former's silhouette -- the new dark gray colorway adorns the 1700 model this time around. The two collaborative efforts take on a more chunky sneaker model and detail it with minimal coloring.
The shoe features details including the 1700 branding details with additional black laces and silver tonal branding at the "NB." Most of the upper is constructed from pigskin suede fabrication accompanied by full grain leather that panels throughout the entire body. This is more prominant at the throatline and the eyelet. The logo that reads "N" on the side wall is embroidered and are accented with additional rear quarter '1700' branding and 3M reflective details.
Image Credit: UNITED ARROWS
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Suede Sneakers
- Opportunity to experiment with various material blends for functional and aesthetic purposes.
- Chunky Sneakers
- Room to explore unique and bold silhouettes in sneaker designs for trend-conscious consumers.
- Minimalist Colorways
- Potential to create sleek and understated designs that appeal to consumers gravitating towards minimalist fashion trends.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear Industry
- Innovation opportunities in sneaker designs for aesthetic and functional purposes.
- Fashion Industry
- Potential for new fashion trends to emerge from the experimentation with color, shape, and fabrics.
- Materials Science Industry
- Opportunity to create new and innovative materials for use in the production of sneakers and other footwear.
