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# Dual Blue Tone Sneakers
The New Balance 1500 Series Releases New Blue Colorway Design

By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-14 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1500-series
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/01/13/new-balance-1500ebn/) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.ca)

Now that we’ve turned the corner and are on the straight away towards spring, a lot of new sneaker releases are popping up online including this new colorway from the [New Balance 1500](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u1500ji) series.

This cold colored mid cut mesh and suede sneaker is the latest release from New Balance. The New Balance 1500 series is one of the brand’s most recognizable shoe models. Every release includes [ENCAP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashley-blue) technology, which is a combination of one incredibly dense, hard material surrounding a beautifully cushion-like core. The casing is a layer of polyurethane and the core is EVA foam. The combination of these materials makes for an incredibly durable shoe that is great for those who put their feet through a lot of pounding in a day.

This particular release features a duel blue colorway.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Sneaker Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating limited edition sneaker releases with unique colorways to cater to sneaker enthusiasts.
- **Mesh and Suede Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative materials and manufacturing techniques to create more comfortable and durable mesh and suede sneakers.
- **ENCAP Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Researching and implementing new materials and technologies to enhance the performance and durability of shoes with ENCAP technology.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sustainable materials and eco-friendly manufacturing practices into the footwear industry.
- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology, such as smart fabrics and wearable devices, into fashion products and accessories.
- **Athletic Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced athletic equipment, including shoes, that provide better support, comfort, and performance for athletes.

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