# Layered Material Lifestyle Sneakers New Balance MADE in USA 990v3 Shoe Gets a Moonbeam Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2022-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbeam References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/6/new-balance-made-in-usa-990v3-moonbeam-m990ad3-release-date) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/pd/made-in-usa-990v3/MR990V3-38856.html) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2) continues to add to its lifestyle branch MADE in USA with the new [Moonbeam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benson-boones-moonbeam-ice-cream-cookie) colorway that details the signature 990v3 sneaker model for the season. The fresh new take on the shoe features a blend of off-white and gray with mesh materials making up the base foundation of the shoe. It is overlayed with suede and canvas materials in order to create a specially layered upper. Branding accents can be seen in the form of the signature N in a darker hue with contrasting touches of gray throughout as well.l Rounding out the sneaker is the [ENCAP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-blue) cushioned midsole foundation to provide comfort with every single step -- it is set to launch on June 30th. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Layered Material Sneakers:** New materials and techniques that create a specially layered upper for sneakers. - **Off-white and Gray Colorway:** Colorways that feature a blend of off-white and gray. - **Lifestyle Branch MADE in USA:** New Balance's MADE in USA brand that focuses on lifestyle sneakers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Innovating with new materials and colorways to create unique sneakers that cater to the lifestyle market. - **Fashion:** Integrating sneaker culture into fashionable everyday wear for consumers. - **Retail:** Curating and selling lifestyle sneakers that are limited edition or exclusive to certain regions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.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) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Retro Casual Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990-sneaker-model.md) - [Vibrant Sportswear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-season-3.md)