# Minty Monochrome Sneakers The New Balance 580 Elite Mint Features One Crisp, All-Over Color By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-11-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-580 References: [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/2015/11/18/on-foot-look-new-balance-580-elite-mint/) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.com/pd/580-elite-edition-playful/MRT580-EP.html?dwvar_MRT580-EP_color=Mint) These New Balance 580 Elite sneakers offer a pop of freshness with their cool, [monochromatic mint colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway). The New Balance 580 Elite sneaker was recently released in a color pack called 'Playful,' which features a trio of [monochromatic designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway), including brick red and black editions. The sneakers are covered almost exclusively in a single color, with the exception of an accent of white on the front half of the outsole. The New Balance 580 Elite mint colorway stands out because of its unusual [pale green color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway). While black and red are more conventional color choices for sneakers, the mint green hue is at once eye-catchingly fashionable and subdued enough to be worn with everyday clothes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Monochromatic Sneakers:** Opportunity to explore more creative ways to create different tone of a single hue - **Color Pack Releases:** Innovation opportunity lies in the creation of limited edition releases of monochromatic or duo-chromatic color packs of various styles and brands - **Minimalist Design:** Exploration of ways to maintain a sense of style and sophistication while sticking to a single color or limited color palette in design ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity to create more options for monochromatic or limited color palette apparel and accessories - **Footwear:** Opportunity to create more monochromatic color packs and minimalist designs for sneakers across different brands - **Marketing:** Opportunity to leverage the idea of minimalism or monochromatic color schemes in advertising and branding campaigns ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patent Leather Colorblocking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-pack.md) - [Collaborative 90s-Era Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-x-mita-sneakers-mt580.md) - [Spring-Ready Lifestyle Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-model.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Avocado-Inspired Tonal Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-colorway-1.md) - [Light Mossy Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-olivine-colorway.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack.md)