# Minimal Vintage Aesthetic Sneakers New Balance's 990v3 Sneaker Gets a Sea Salt Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/new-balance-made-in-usa-990v3-sea-salt-rain-cloud-m990al3-release-date) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/pd/made-in-usa-990v3/MR990V3-37970.html) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa) adds yet another tonal iteration of its iconic [Made in USA 990v3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2) sneaker model for the season with the [Sea Salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-5) iteration. It has mesh underlays for breathability and then overlaid with hits of leather for a premium feel, which is also notably done up in the Sea Salt hue. There are then smaller touches of Rain Cloud that decorate the collars, the N logos on the lateral side of the sneaker, and the toe boxes. Contrasting hues can be seen on the tongue, which is designed in a textured black finish and complete with red New Balance branding details. It sits on top of a creamy midsole foundation to give it a vintage look. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 13% | 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 - **Vintage Sneakers:** The resurgence of vintage aesthetics in sneakers presents opportunities to create new designs with classic elements. - **Tonal Sneakers:** The trend of tonal sneakers allows for creativity with unexpected color combinations. - **Premium Material Sneakers:** The use of premium materials in sneakers is becoming increasingly popular, presenting opportunities to innovate with sustainable and ethically-sourced materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can leverage the vintage and tonal trends to create unique, standout designs and explore new materials. - **Fashion:** The vintage and tonal trends in sneakers can also translate to other areas of fashion, such as apparel and accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of using premium, eco-friendly materials in sneakers provides opportunities for sustainable fashion companies to create innovative and stylish footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [White Tonal Vintage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa.md) - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md) - [Navy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-1.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990-sneaker-model.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Retro Casual Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Sleek Tonal Layered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-2.md)