# Textural Black Leather Sneakers New Balance Presents a New Made in UK Elevated Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2024-12-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2 References: [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/made-in-the-uk/)  [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1) introduces a new pair of [Made in UK sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-allerdale) which have received a new and elevated upgrade recently. It is showcased in both the tonal and construction changes. Designed entirely in black, the silhouette is made with a textural European leather finish with a luxe coating which creates a formal structure more than an everyday sneaker. The only [tonal contrast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway) can be found at the gum sole unit and the slight changes from the material change. The raw cut leather exposes a brown finish at the raw edges -- this gives the shoes a 'biscuit edge' leather nickname. The latest Made in UK sneaker is now available to shop but hasn't gone to the American market yet. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 50% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Streetwear Footwear:** The fusion of luxury materials with casual sneaker designs offers a fresh opportunity for brands to appeal to both fashion-forward and casual consumers. - **European Craftsmanship Appeal:** Leveraging European craftsmanship in sneaker production can create a niche market that values quality and exclusivity. - **Monochrome Fashion Statements:** The trend towards monochrome designs in footwear is gaining traction, highlighting a minimalistic yet sophisticated style preference. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Premium Fashion Footwear:** This industry benefits from integrating opulent materials and craftsmanship to create products that merge high-fashion appeal with everyday wearability. - **Sustainability in Leather Goods:** Focusing on ethically sourced European leather introduces a sustainable angle to high-end sneaker production. - **Direct-to-consumer Sneaker Brands:** Emerging sneaker brands can explore direct-to-consumer models to introduce exclusive, limited-edition designs before entering larger markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Premium Stealthy Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-suede.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Premium Leather Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-leather.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906-sneaker.md) - [Leisure-Centric Formal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-allerdale.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-district-pack.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md)