# Stealthy Technical Trail Sneakers New Balance and District Vision Create the Hierro v8 Trail Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2024-12-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hierro-v8-trail References: [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.com/pd/fresh-foam-x-hierro-v8/MTHIERV8-44930.html)  New Balance continues to work in collaboration with District Vision as the two present the new Hierro v8 Trail Running Shoe. The sportswear brand and Los Angeles-based running and wellness imprint create a stealthy model that is defined by its natural beauty. The silhouette is made from mesh materials at the base for a seamless sense of breathability -- this is made with a recycled compound collected from car tires and running shoe soles. It all rests on top of a grippy and chunky sole unit that is integrated with natural Vibram. It comes in minimal colorway palettes of black and bone with an eco-friendly construction made using 'naturally occurring substances' as noted in a press release. An example includes the charcoal pigments using Carbo LIgni for the black colorway and titanium dioxide for the Bone hue. Image Credit: District Vision ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 32% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** The hybrid use of recycled compounds and naturally occurring substances provides an environmentally conscious option in the sneaker market. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** The restrained palette of black and bone showcases the growing demand for stylish simplicity in shoes. - **Collaborative Design:** The partnership between New Balance and District Vision highlights the value of strategic collaborations in creating innovative and unique products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** Integrating eco-friendly materials in high-performance sportswear can set new industry standards for sustainability. - **Fashion:** The minimalist design trend in fashion footwear emphasizes a shift towards understated elegance and timeless design. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Repurposing recycled materials from car tires and shoe soles for new products propels waste management innovations forward. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earth-Toned Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/district-vision-x-new-balance-trail-running-shoe.md) - [Insight-Driven Off-Road Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-hierro-v8.md) - [Stealthy Joint Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercomp-elite-v4.md) - [Minimal Trail Unlined Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt10tv1.md) - [Heritage Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-mt10t.md) - [Rugged Brown Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt10o.md) - [Trail-Inspired Neutral Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnunobiki.md) - [High-Mileage Off-Grid Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zegama-2.md) - [Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-model.md)