# Chunky Muted Suede Sneakers New Balance and UNITED ARROWS Explore a Dark Gray Colorway Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2020-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-gray-colorway References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/8/united-arrows-new-balance-1700-dark-gray-13314998738-info) New Balance joins forces with [UNITED ARROWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arrows-1) on a new sneaker [tonal palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washed-suede) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Chunky Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker.md) - [Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-days-colorway.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md) - [Muted Tonal Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-matter.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906-sneaker.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990-sneaker-model.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md)