# Pony Hair-Constructed Sneakers New Balance's 'Made In The USA 998' Sneakers are Monochromatic By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-the-usa-998 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/new-balance-made-in-the-usa-998-pony-hair) & [thepremierstore](https://thepremierstore.com/products/998-10) New Balance introduced a new version of the signature 'Made In The USA 998' sneaker -- this time, it boasts premium elements due to the construction materials. The sneakers are complete in a [monochromatic finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway) in the form of [black suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-suede) materials over the uppers accompanied by synthetics and highlighted by pony hair. The pony hair materials are infused between the paneling details over the tongue tab, the toe box and the heel area. The soft uppers sit on top of a white ABZORB midsole that boasts a red accent near the back as a small contrast. The newest iteration of the Made In The USA 998 sneakers are now available for purchase online at The Premiere Store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Premium Materials:** Opportunity for companies to explore the use of high-end materials, such as pony hair, to create unique and luxurious products. - **Monochromatic Finish:** Potential for brands to experiment with monochromatic color schemes to create sleek and minimalist designs. - **Contrasting Accents:** Space for designers to incorporate small contrasting elements, like a red accent, to add subtle visual interest to products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to innovate by incorporating premium materials and unique finishes into their product offerings. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to utilize monochromatic color schemes and contrasting accents to create trendy and stylish clothing and accessories. - **Luxury Goods:** Space for luxury brands to leverage premium materials like pony hair to create high-end and exclusive products that cater to discerning customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pony-hair.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Patent Leather Logo Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-silhouette.md) - [Dark Olive Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-colorway.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md)