# Handmade Luxury Sneakers RONE Revitalized Its Ninety Model with a Royal Blue and Black Colorway By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-sneaker References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/9/rone-ninety-royal-black) & [ronebrand](http://www.ronebrand.com/collections/footwear) RONE, a luxury sneaker brand that's based in Canada, updated one of its most well-loved models to feature an electric combination of shades. The shoes make use of a [blue, black and cream colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signal-blue), with each consisting of a different material. For the blue, RONE uses a high-end suede, whereas the black is leather. Meanwhile, the cream parts on the upper are constructed from vegetable tanned leather and the sole is made from natural cork and Vibram -- bringing the brand's use of high-end materials full circle. With a classic shape that carries just the right amount of simplicity, its said that RONE's Ninety model was inspired by [basketball style in the 1990s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-1-low-3), making it clear where its name came from. With this, the updated [luxury sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-sneaker-4) are perfect for those looking to enhance their ensembles with a bit of nostalgic flare that's sure to attract gazes with its standout colorway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Luxury Sneakers with Unique Colorways:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations with artists and designers to create limited edition luxury sneakers with bold and unconventional color combinations. - **High-end Materials in Sneaker Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable sneaker materials that are both luxurious and eco-friendly, such as vegan leather alternatives and recycled materials. - **Nostalgic Flare in Sneaker Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine retro aesthetics with modern technology to create sneakers that evoke nostalgia while incorporating comfort and performance features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and customization options into luxury sneakers to create personalized, high-end footwear experiences. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development for sustainable materials and manufacturing processes in the sneaker industry to meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly alternatives. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with influential streetwear brands and designers to create limited edition luxury sneakers that bridge the gap between high-end fashion and urban culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56-sneaker.md) - [Rich Green Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993-1.md) - [Navy-Tonal Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navy-colorway.md) - [Deep Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-royal.md) - [Vibrant Colorway Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-green-astral-purple.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue-colorway-1.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Deep Navy Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-navy-colorway-1.md)