# Revived Retro Collaborative Sneakers Aimé Leon Dore Elevates the New Balance 1000 Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/aime-leon-dore-new-balance-1000/)  [Aimé](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker) Leon Dore is no stranger to New Balance as the duo have been working together since 2019 and now the duo presents a pair of the retro [New Balance 1000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3) shoes. The silhouette joins the joint roster comprised of the 860, the [990s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-7), and the 550s. The NB 1000 is set to join the Spring/Summer 2024 range by Aimé Leon Dore as another retro option. At first glance, it appears to have a white mesh foundation at the base of the upper to offer breathability. It is paneled to have a stronger structure and laced with a traditional lacing system over the forefoot. Brighter touches are seen in the form of orange accents for a tonal contrast. Image Credit: RetroLab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 21% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Collaborative Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to revive vintage sneaker designs through creative collaborations. - **Spring/summer 2024 Collection Expansion:** Potential for fashion labels to introduce retro-inspired footwear into upcoming seasonal lines. - **Mesh Foundation Sneaker Design:** Innovation space for developing sneaker models with breathable mesh base structures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Footwear:** Integration of retro styles and collaborative partnerships within the fashion and footwear industry. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Exploration of consumer demand for nostalgia-driven product offerings in retail and consumer goods sectors. - **Textile and Fabrication:** Application of mesh fabrics in footwear for enhanced breathability and structural design in textile and fabrication fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Chunky Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker.md) - [Reinvented Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56-sneaker.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Revived Collaborative Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-2.md) - [Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-model.md) - [Rich Green Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993-1.md)