# Contrasting Suede Sneakers New Balance Confirms the Launch of the 'Raw Amethyst/Team Orange' 990v3 By Kanesa D | Published 2022-07-08 | Updated 2022-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-amethyst-team-orange References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/new-balance-990v3-raw-amethyst-team-orange-release-information) & [asphaltgold](https://www.asphaltgold.com/en/collections/launches) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-2) is introducing a new colorway of the popular ‘[990v3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-4)’ silhouette dubbed ‘Raw Amethyst/Team Orange.’ The new colorway spotlights a ‘Raw Amethyst’ pastel purple suede upper that rests on top of a navy mesh base. The ‘N’ logo that is seen on all of New Balance’s sneakers is now coated in a muted ‘Team Orange’ shade along with the lateral rear-quarter, tongue, and heel branding. The sneaker comes with New Balance’s ENCAP-equipped sole unit in cream, gray, and black, giving the silhouette a chunky “dad shoe” aesthetic. Finished with contrasting white lining, navy laces, and gray accents on the toe box and side panels, the 'Raw Amethyst/Team Orange' arrives in unisex and kids sizing. The New Balance 990v3 ‘Raw Amethyst/Team Orange’ arrives on the Asphalt Gold website on Jul 15, 2022. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Pastel Sneaker Colorways:** Opportunity for shoe brands to experiment with pastel colorways for popular sneaker silhouettes. - **Chunky 'dad Shoe' Aesthetics:** Opportunity for shoe brands to expand their chunky 'dad shoe' offerings with various color options and new silhouettes. - **Contrasting Color Accents:** Opportunity for shoe brands to incorporate bold and contrasting color accents in their sneaker designs for added visual interest. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunity for the footwear industry to experiment with bold colorways and contrasting accents for popular sneaker silhouettes. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace the chunky 'dad shoe' trend and incorporate them into their clothing lines with complementary color palettes. - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for the sportswear industry to expand their sneaker offerings beyond traditional athletic wear with more fashion-forward designs and colorways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Tonal Layered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-2.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990-sneaker-model.md) - [Vibrant Colorway Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-green-astral-purple.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [VIbrant Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colors-be-the-palette.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Avocado-Inspired Tonal Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-colorway-1.md) - [Bright Colorblocking Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-5.md)