# Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers New Balance's 90/60 Sneaker Model Gets a Sea Salt Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-colorway References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/new-balance-9060-sea-salt-u9060mac-release-date) & [43einhalb](https://www.43einhalb.com/en/p/new-balance-u9060mac-beige-grey-1026217) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa) introduces its latest iteration of the casual 90/60 sneaker model for the season with the unveiling of the [Sea Salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-5) colorway to join the roster. It is set to join the Spring/Summer 2023 season after it was showcased on the runway of the Mowalola show. It takes on a more neutral approach this time around with [beige and grey hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway-1) making up most of the colorway. It has a beige mesh material that makes up the base foundation of the shoe to add a touch of breathability. It is then overlayed on top with leather touches in two different beige tones and two grey hues as well before the N logo rounds it all out. Image Credit: 41einhalb ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Neutral Tonal Footwear:** New Balance's Sea Salt colorway for its 90/60 sneaker model signals a trend towards neutral, tonal footwear options that blend multiple shades of beige and gray. - **Casual Fashion Hybrid:** New Balance's 90/60 sneaker model represents a trend towards footwear that blends a casual silhouette with high fashion aspirations, as seen in its collaboration with Mowalola. - **Seasonal Fashion Iteration:** New Balance's update to its 90/60 sneaker model for the Spring/Summer 2023 season represents a trend towards seasonal fashion releases that update classic designs with contemporary colorways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel companies can take advantage of the trend towards neutral tonal footwear by providing their own iterations in a similar color palette. - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies such as Nike and Adidas can identify disruptive innovation opportunities by exploring how they can incorporate neutral tones into their existing product lines. - **Fashion Design and Runway:** Fashion designers and runway shows can explore how to blend casual and high fashion sensibilities in their collections, as seen in New Balance's collaboration with Mowalola. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [White Tonal Vintage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa.md) - [Neutral Tonal Summer Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-3.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Neutral Technical Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway-1.md) - [Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-days-colorway.md) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md) - [Navy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-1.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneaker-colorway.md) - [Sleek Tonal Layered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-2.md)