# Premium Nubuck Lifestyle Sneakers Dover Street Market Sells the New Made in U.K. 991 By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-991 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/dover-street-market-new-balance-made-in-uk-991-collaboration-official-release-information) & [shop.doverstreetmarket](https://shop.doverstreetmarket.com/products/dover-street-market-x-new-balance-991-grey) [Dover Street Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muted-sambas) recently unveils a look at the brand new [Made in U.K 991 sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2) model made in collaboration with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vk-design-works-x-new-balance). The shoe was made in the New Balance factory in Flimby, Cumbria to mark the 40th anniversary of New Balance's manufacturing location in the UK. This results in a blend of premium materials for a high-quality look, staying in alignment with the expectations of Dover Street Market. The color palette is rooted in gray as the base foundation and has a blend of mesh, synthetic materials, and nubuck along with darker hues for a touch of contrast in a minimal design language. The rest of the shoe includes creamy tan leather around the heel, heel, and toe box. Image Credit: Milo Reid, Dover Street Market ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Sneaker Collaboration with Local Factory:** Collaborating with local factories to create high-quality, premium sneakers that appeal to consumers looking for unique and sustainable options. - **Minimalistic Design with Contrasting Hues:** Creating shoes with a minimalistic and modern design using contrasting hues and premium materials. - **Heritage-inspired Quality and Craftsmanship:** Celebrating heritage and craftsmanship by creating quality sneakers with premium materials and skilled production techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage this trend by partnering with local factories and using sustainable materials to create premium, high-quality sneakers. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can appeal to consumers who value unique, high-quality products by stocking collaborations between brands and local factories. - **Manufacturing:** By collaborating with local factories to create premium sneakers, the manufacturing industry can celebrate skilled production techniques and sustainable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neutral Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vk-design-works-x-new-balance.md) - [Summer-Ready Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-blue.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991v2-sneaker.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Dark Olive Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-colorway.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md)