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# Pastel Tonal Comfort-Centric Shoes
Karhu's Monochrome Pack Features Three Silhouettes for Fall

By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-pack
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/karhu-monochrome-pack-fw21-aria-95-fusion-2-0-legacy-96-info)

Karhu introduces its new [Monochrome pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway) of sneakers that spotlight three silhouettes in total.l All of the footwear designs are marked with [pastel hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack-1) throughout and prepare for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The sneakers are captured by photographer Justine Leenarts, shining a spotlight on the Fusion 2.0, the Legacy 96, and the Aria 95 sneakers.

The Aria 95 sneakers are done up in a Plum Kitten and Jet Black colorway detailed with white speckles at the midsole foundation. It is made using suede and special water-repelling nylon material. The Fusion 2.0 is complete with durable mesh materials and suede in a Frost Fray and Blue Coral hue. Finally, the Legacy96 is made using [suede and leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelk1011) with a Lily White and Cameo Rose color.

Image Credit: Justine Leenarts

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Comfort-centric Shoe Design:** Innovative shoe brands can explore adding more comfort-centric features to their designs, much like Karhu's Monochrome Pack.
- **Pastel Colorways in Footwear:** Footwear brands can tap into the growing demand for visually appealing pastel colors in their designs, as shown by Karhu's Monochrome Pack.
- **Fall/winter Sneaker Collections:** More footwear brands can offer seasonal collections, catering to consumers who are looking for specific styles for the colder months, as demonstrated by Karhu's Monochrome Pack.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of pastel colorways and comfort-centric designs to create more innovative products.
- **Footwear:** Footwear companies can use Karhu's Monochrome Pack as inspiration for creating season-specific collections with unique colorways and materials to cater to consumer demands.
- **Retail:** Retail companies can focus on creating themed seasonal collections to generate more sales and attract customers looking for exclusive designs.

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