# Charity-Supporting Chunky Shoes Joe Freshgoods 'Performance Art' Supports Various Organizations By Kanesa D | Published 2022-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-art-1 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2022/10/joe-freshgoods-new-balance-993-performance-art-price-release-date) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.ca/) Joe Freshgoods has announced that his latest ‘Performance Art’ collection with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-freshgoods-11) will directly support charities working to give back to students. To purchase a pair at Joe Freshgoods' Every Now and Then website, you must make a donation that supports Chicago schools, daycare centers, and numerous charitable organizations, including [JFG's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-well) own Community Goods. The following requirements for books must be met: diverse characters, books that have won awards, novels for beginning readers, non-fiction books, or any titles from the Diverse Book wishlist. The sneakers arrive in blue, pink, and green, and feature salmon-colored laces for contrast. Rumors of a wider release are circulating, so interested parties can stay informed through New Balance and select retailers. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Charity-supporting Footwear:** Brands can create footwear collections that directly support charities and give back to the community. - **Diverse Literary Requirements:** Brands can set specific book requirements or create a wish-list of diverse titles to encourage inclusivity and promote education through their products. - **Limited Release with Rumored Wider Drop:** Releasing a limited edition with a charity support angle can create hype and help create demand for the product, while also helping the community, with the possibility of expanding the release later. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can create charity-supporting collections to make a difference in their communities while establishing a unique identity. - **Publishing:** Publishing houses can collaborate with brands to produce books with diverse representation and offer them through the brand's charity collection, promoting education and inclusivity. - **Fashion and Design:** Brands in the fashion and design industry can launch small-scale limited edition collections with an aim to support local charities and create a buzz around their brand identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Mixed-Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-freshgoods-11.md) - [Revived Collaborative Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-sneaker.md) - [Pastel Blue Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-freshgoods-and-new-balance.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-well.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosperity-be-the-prize.md) - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [Green High-Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblioteca-2000.md) - [Gratitude-Giving Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-xi-retro.md) - [Vibrant Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-collection.md)