# Militaristic Green Lifestyle Sneakers New Balance Delivers a Dark Olivine 9060 Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-olivine References: [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.co.uk/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=18203793107&cq_con=141431321915&cq_term=new%20balance&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-Oi7BhA1EiwA2rIu23EMCk3woOJIv4nRQtLhgEESiAnQS55IFl1Kd5T03JTKnCyK70txHhoCP8MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)  [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway) introduces its latest tonal variation of the [9060](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway) sneaker model with the launch of the Dark Olivine colorway palette. The retrofuturistic model is designed with a blend of khaki, sage green, and olive, which come together to form a dynamic visual that borders between ideas of minimalism and tradition. The upper is doused in [warm olive green suede materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede) which adds an effortless framing around the green mesh and sage underlays. The model rests on top of the signature chunky lower section in a khaki tonal midsole. The black outsole rounds out the model in a stark tonal contrast. The heel counter is also complete in a shiny sage green and comes out from the back. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 34% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-futuristic Footwear Design:** Designs that merge past and future aesthetics are gaining attention, offering potential for unique, timeless fashion innovations. - **Sustainable Material Usage:** The increasing use of materials like suede and mesh in footwear design highlights opportunities for eco-friendly manufacturing processes. - **Color Psychology in Fashion:** Utilizing color palettes like khaki and olive in fashion plays into consumer desires for a balance between stability and novelty. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Fashion:** The fashion industry is witnessing a shift towards greener alternatives, with sneakers as prime candidates for eco-friendly transformations. - **Athleisure Market:** Athleisure continues to blur lines between casual and technical attire, driven by consumers seeking functional and stylish apparel. - **Footwear Innovation:** Footwear is poised for novel designs that incorporate advanced materials and sustainable practices without sacrificing style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway.md) - [Light Mossy Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-olivine-colorway.md) - [Dark Olive Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-colorway.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-and-black.md) - [Muted Suede Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washed-suede.md) - [Multi-Color Green-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-7.md) - [Avocado-Inspired Tonal Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-colorway-1.md) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md)