# Luxury Breathable Running Shoes Balenciage Offers a New Tonal Runner Sneaker Colorway Design By Amy Duong | Published 2022-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runner-sneaker-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/balenciaga-demna-runner-sneaker-white-blue-yellow-info) & [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/en-us) Parisian luxury fashion house Balenciaga introduces its new tonal design of the Runner sneaker model for the season. It starts off with a grey mesh at the base foundation of the shoe before it is contrasted by hits of white, blue, and yellow for a brighter look. It also has overlaying details of silver across the shoe and boasts slightly deconstructed looks by the ankle lining section. It all rests on top of a white midsole foundation that is detailed with grey and yellow and rounded out by a black outsole. The grey tongue is detailed with branding in the form of a blue Balenciaga embroidered on top with sizing details making up the front toe section. Image Credit: Balenciaga ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tonal Design Sneakers:** Tonal sneaker designs that feature contrasting colors provide an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create unique footwear offerings. - **Breathable Luxury Running Shoes:** Luxury brands can disrupt the running shoe industry by using breathable materials in their designs to cater to health and wellness enthusiasts who don't want to compromise style for comfort. - **Deconstructed Sneakers:** Deconstructing sneaker designs provides an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to add a high design aesthetic to their athletic shoe offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can incorporate athletic footwear offerings in their collections to capture a broader consumer market with hybrid, stylish designs. - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear brands can develop breathable and innovative designs that cater to health and wellness enthusiasts who also value aesthetic appeal. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can capitalize on the trend of deconstructed design to create unique and innovative sneaker offerings that appeal to younger demographics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Premium Technical Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Cool-Tonal LIfestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abzorb-2000.md) - [Minimal Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker.md) - [Muted Tonal Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-matter.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md)