# Militant Garb Sneakers The New Balance 791S Offer an Army Green Colorway Inspired by Uniforms By M | Published 2016-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/militant-garb References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/style/jcrew-new-balance-791-sneakers/) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.ca/) The latest set of [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-olivine-colorway) 791S sneakers take inspiration from [militant garb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bw-army-lux) to create a stylishly modern and utilitarian print ideal for daily wear. The sneakers are part of the athletic brand's collaboration with retail company, J. Crew. The sneakers are decked out in suede with a modern mesh fabric that brings the army-inspired shoe into a much more fashionable silhouette. The sneakers opt for a much more laid back aesthetic complete with a thick sole, wider shape and chunky laces. The shoe is paired with an all-over [cream and olive green colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-and-black) that is pulled from army uniforms soldiers often adorn. The mix of suede and mesh materials provides a contrasting texture that makes elements such as the stitching and logo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Militant-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for collaborations between athletic and fashion brands to create modern and utilitarian designs. - **Utilitarian Sneaker Designs:** A growing demand for comfortable and practical sneakers that fuse function and style. - **Military-inspired Color Palettes:** Potential for the military color scheme to become a new trend in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunities to blend fashion and utility in athletic footwear designs to satisfy consumer demand. - **Fashion Retail:** Potential to introduce a new trend in fashion retail with a military-inspired color palette and utilitarian designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunities to innovate with the combination of contrasting textures and modern materials to create new lines of sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light Mossy Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-olivine-colorway.md) - [Dark Olive Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-colorway.md) - [Rugged Urban Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-sneaker.md) - [Mesh-Heavy Bulky Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-cordura.md) - [Green Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway.md) - [Camouflage-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-camo-colorway.md) - [Militant Heavy-Duty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr10k-x-salomon-quest-low-2-sneakers.md) - [Militaristic Tonal Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bw-army-lux.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md)