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All-Black Lifestyle Sneakers

New Balance's 1906R Gets the 'Black' Treatment for Fall/Winter

— August 29, 2022 — Fashion
New Balance’s 1906R sneaker is receiving the all-black treatment ahead of the Fall and Winter fashion seasons. The sneaker silhouette, which was recently re-introduced by New Balance, seems to be the sneaker giant’s preferred silhouette for collaborations with the likes of size?, thisisneverthat, and more.

The New Balance 1906R in ‘Black’ boasts a combination of mesh and suede for the uppers, while black decorates the NLOCK logos on the sides. Hints of white can be seen on the stitched elements of the uppers. 1906R branding can be spotted on the lateral heels, tongue tags, and heel counters, while the shoe itself rests on light brown ABZORB midsoles and a black rubber outsole.

The 1906R in ‘Black’ launches in the near future via New Balance and select retailers.

Image Credit: New Balance
Trend Themes
1. All-black Lifestyle Sneakers - Opportunity for companies to expand their product lines to cater to the trend of all-black fashion items.
2. Mesh and Suede Combination Uppers - Potential for footwear manufacturers to explore the use of this combination for more versatile designs.
3. Collaborations with Influential Brands - The popularity of New Balance's 1906R silhouette for collaborations presents opportunities for other footwear brands to partner with highly influential companies.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore the use of new materials and designs to cater to a growing market for all-black sneakers.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel companies can create all-black collections and market them as a sleek fashion statement.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers can collaborate with influential artists and celebrities to promote all-black lifestyle sneakers and related accessories.
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