# Melancholic 90s Nostalgia Sneakers The New Balance x J. Crew 1400 Sneakers Come in Two Colors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-x-j-crew-1400-sneakers References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/2019/04/new-balance-x-j-crew-1400-sneakers/) & [jcrew](https://www.jcrew.com/r/search/?N=0&Nloc=en&Npge=1&Nrpp=60&Nsrt=&Ntrm=New%20Balance%201400%20X%20J.Crew) The [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2) x J. Crew 1400 Sneakers have been brought back by the two brands as a collaboration footwear option that is sure to satisfy consumers seeking to relive the 90s from a fashion standpoint. First introduced in 1994, the sneakers have been designed in two melancholic color options including Navy with [White and Navy Steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-6401-tourbillon-colnago), which are both inspired by nocturnal expeditions and experiences. Each of the sneaker color options have been crafted with a [retro gum sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-well), suede accents and mesh uppers that work to keep the wearer comfortable at all times. The New Balance x J. Crew 1400 Sneakers are priced at $180 and can be purchased directly from both brands via their respective websites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **90s Nostalgia Fashion:** Opportunity for companies to bring back popular 90s fashion items such as sneakers to cater to nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **Collaboration Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create limited edition footwear options to generate buzz and attract consumers. - **Retro Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to bring back retro sneaker designs with modern comfort technology to appeal to both nostalgic and trendy consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer 90s-inspired fashion items such as sneakers to cater to nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to partner with fashion brands and create limited edition footwear items to generate buzz and attract consumers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to bring back retro sneaker designs with modern comfort technology to appeal to both nostalgic and trendy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Reinvented Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3.md) - [Collaborative 90s-Era Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-x-mita-sneakers-mt580.md) - [Retro Casual Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker.md) - [Classic Retro Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/740-sneaker.md) - [Revived Retro Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000.md) - [Retro Tech Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-indigo.md) - [Vibrant Runner Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fogbethecloud.md)