# Updated Retro Footwear The Re-Engineered New Balance 1500 is a Modern Take on a Classic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1500 References: [manofmany](http://manofmany.com/fashion/new-balance-1500-re-engineered/) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.com) Those out there that are fans of the original New Balance 1500 sneaker are sure to find the "Re-Engineered" version to be a great update on a modern classic. By utilizing the basic aesthetic but giving it a luxurious modern overhaul, the New Balance 1500 is reimagined as an upscale piece of footwear that's appointed with [supple leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2) and detailed embroidery, but will still offer the same support and balance that consumers have come to expect from the brand. Available in either black with beige accents or a very sombre [beige on beige](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway), the "Re-Engineered" New Balance 1500 looks like the designers took the facade of the [retro shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker) and stuck it on the sole of a performance-focused sneaker for an awesome final product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Updated Retro Footwear:** The trend of updating classic sneakers with modern features and materials offers an opportunity for brands to attract both nostalgic and fashion-forward consumers. - **Luxurious Modern Overhaul:** The trend of reimagining classic sneakers with premium materials and intricate details presents an opportunity for brands to create upscale footwear that combines style and functionality. - **Performance-focused Retro Fusion:** The trend of combining retro aesthetics with performance-focused features allows sneaker brands to offer consumers shoes that provide support, balance, and a nostalgic vibe. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of updating retro sneakers by creating innovative designs that attract consumers seeking a blend of nostalgia and modernity. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of luxury re-engineered sneakers to offer consumers stylish footwear options that merge classic designs with premium materials and craftsmanship. - **Sports and Athletics:** The sports and athletics industry can explore the trend of performance-focused retro fusion sneakers to provide athletes and fitness enthusiasts with shoes that combine vintage aesthetics and modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-model.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Reinvented Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Patent Leather Logo Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-silhouette.md) - [Sleek Retro-Futuristic Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-2000-abzorb.md) - [Collegiate-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-4.md) - [Premium Leather Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-leather.md)