# Soft Suede Skate Sneakers Junya Watanabe MAN and New Balance Join on the Numeric 379 Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-379 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/junya-watanabe-man-new-balance-numeric-379-release) [Junya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordura-nylon) Watanabe [MAN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-1) and [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urc42) work in collaboration on a collection of suede crafted Numeric 379 sneaker models. It is a sleek footwear design that stems from New Balance's skateboarding division and is offered in three colorway options. These hues include navy blue, black, or beige, with a leather tongue tag found at the top of the shoe that marks branding details. It reads "New Balance" alongside "NUMERIC 379." The sneakers are minimally design as the upper boasts suede materials and canvas makes up the collars. To add textural contrast, the shoe also features smooth full grain leather at the rear quarters. The sidewalls are complete with the signature branding accents nodding to New Balance with additional reference to Junya Watanabe MAN reinforced by the white midsole and heel. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Collaborative Footwear:** Brands collaborate to produce unique sneaker designs, offering new branding opportunities and consumer interest. - **Skateboarding Sneakers:** Footwear designers release specialized skateboard shoes for the sport's enthusiasts. - **Minimalist Sneaker Design:** A trend towards minimalist and simple sneaker designs grows in popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities for brand collaborations in footwear design, incorporating unique twists to their products. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can engineer special lines of skate shoes crafted for skateboarding enthusiasts. - **Retail:** Retailers of footwear can adapt to the trend of minimalist designs to capture consumer interest and attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glossy Stealthy Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urc42.md) - [Stealthy Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-1.md) - [Sleek Slim Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimus-ux200.md) - [Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-480.md) - [Collaborative Understated Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-480-1.md) - [Skate-Ready Practical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-sneaker-5.md) - [Collaborative Neutral Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/993-sneaker-model.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/933-sneaker.md)