# Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers New Balance Presents the Northern Lights Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2024-05-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/new-balance-860-v2-northern-lights-sneakers/)  [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack) celebrates the aurora lights with a new range of Northern Lights Sneakers. The pack highlights the 860v2 shoes as the canvas for a retro tinge. The silhouette is comprised of mesh materials at the base for a breathable design and is further detailed with bright silver and white accents on top. To top off the contrasting look are bursts of [bright tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-jade). The Northern Lights sneakers will be available to shop from June 1st and will feature three colorway options. This includes an icy Arctic Grey to start followed by a Rosewood colorway and rounded out by a [Mallard Green colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway). In terms of the construction, it retains the original build and branding it detailed on the sides. Image Credit: Naked ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Aurora-inspired Footwear:** This trend showcases sneakers inspired by natural phenomena like the Northern Lights, offering visually appealing footwear that draws on the beauty of nature. - **Retro-modern Sneaker Hybrids:** Combining retro design elements with modern materials, these sneakers strike a balance between nostalgia and contemporary utility. - **Seasonal Colorway Collections:** Releasing sneakers in season-specific color palettes caters to consumer desires for fashion that complements different times of the year. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry continues to innovate with vibrant, nature-inspired designs that blend performance with aesthetics. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retail leverages seasonal releases and limited edition colorways to create urgency and exclusivity in the market. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel brands are increasingly adopting bold and bright designs to merge functionality with fashionable outdoor aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack.md) - [Sky-Inspired Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dusk-colorway.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Bright Colorblocking Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-5.md) - [Vibrant Colorway Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-green-astral-purple.md) - [Summer-Ready Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-blue.md) - [Vibrantly Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-jade.md) - [Multi-Color Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-astral-purple.md)