# Navy Blue-Inspired Sneakers The MADE in USA 990v6 Sneaker Gets an Inkwell Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-990v6 References: [newbalance](http://newbalance.com/)  [990v6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/New Balance introduces a look at the new [MADE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-serum) in USA 990v6 sneaker model with the launch of the Inkwell colorway palette. It is set to drop officially on June 12th and the running model is focused in navy blue accents throughout majority of the silhouette. The newest edition of the shoe is made with a mixed material which starts with a blue suede mudguard unit. From this, it has a blue synthetic base foundation which is contrasted by black suede to follow and nubuck overlays. The 'N' logos are decorated on each side which has a white outline to stand out even more with blue lettering. White branding continues at the laces, lining of the shoe, and forefoot section. Image Credit: BSTN ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 42% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Material Innovation:** Sneaker designs incorporating a variety of materials, such as suede and synthetic bases, create unique textures and visual appeal. - **Bold Colorway Releases:** Distinct color palettes like the Inkwell navy blue attract consumers seeking exclusive and trendy footwear options. - **Heritage Branding Elements:** Classic branding, such as the 'N' logo with contrasting colors, taps into nostalgia while maintaining modern style relevance. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Design Industry:** Designing sneakers with innovative materials and colorways transforms the sneaker culture and expands creative boundaries. - **Fashion Retail Industry:** Capsule drops and limited colorway releases drive consumer demand and create urgency in luxury and streetwear fashion sectors. - **Textile Manufacturing Industry:** Developing new textile blends for athletic footwear can lead to advancements in performance and sustainability in shoe manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Navy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-1.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990-sneaker-model.md) - [Summer-Ready Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-blue.md) - [White Tonal Vintage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa.md) - [Retro Casual Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Rugged Urban Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-sneaker.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Blue Tonal LIfestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashley-blue.md)