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# Performance-Ready Running Shoes
New Balance Spotlights the Fresh Foam X 1080 v13

By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-25 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/new-balance-tokyo-design-studio-fw24/)

![Performance-Ready Running Shoes](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/546/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13.jpeg)

New Balance is an expert when it comes to long-distance running and it shines a spotlight on the Fresh [Foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080v14) X 1080 v13 shoes and the [FuelCell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuelcell-sc-elite-v4) [Rebel v4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebel-v4). Both of these shoes are reimagined by New Balance Tokyo Design Studio, the brand's innovative hub that aids experimental design.

These arrive or the Fall/Winter 2024 season and will be available to shop officially on September 27th. The sporty structure is also joined by a slew of apparel designs including fleece tracksuits, nylon wind jackets, and French terry sweats to name a few. The FuelCell shoes are meant to prevent injury during the performance and they come in all-grey with some contrasting touches applied with yellow details.

Image Credit: DicexDice

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 7.4/10
- Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 29%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Innovative Running Shoes:** New Balance's Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 highlights cutting-edge design and high-performance features for long-distance runners.
- **Athleisure Expansion:** Complementing the new footwear, New Balance introduces fashionable yet functional apparel including tracksuits, wind jackets, and sweatshirts.
- **Preventative Sports Technology:** The FuelCell Rebel v4 focuses on injury prevention with its advanced cushioning and design innovations from the Tokyo Design Studio.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Athletic Footwear:** This sector sees continuous innovation with New Balance's high-tech running shoes aimed at providing superior performance and injury prevention.
- **Sportswear Fashion:** New Balance's latest apparel line blurs the line between functionality and style, meeting the growing demand for versatile athleisure wear.
- **Sports Medicine:** The emphasis on injury prevention in the design of the FuelCell Rebel v4 opens up new possibilities for collaboration between footwear brands and health experts.

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