# Multicolor Patchwork Sneakers New Balance's 'Selected Edition' is a New Limited Release By Kanesa D | Published 2022-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selected-edition References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/6/new-balance-1500-selected-edition-m1500sed-release-date) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.ca/) [New Balance’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-astral-purple) ‘Made in UK [1500](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1)’ sneaker arrives on the brand’s website in a new ‘Selected Edition’ colorway. The latest iteration uses a multi-color patchwork design dressed in sleek nubuck, leather, and mesh fabrics. The sneaker features tones of pastel pink, ash gray, forest green, chocolate brown, teal, and yellow for a versatile and distinctive look. The ‘Made in UK 1500’ silhouette offers an angular square toe box, giving the foot optimal space. The New Balance logo decorates the mustard yellow tongues, contrasted in a bold brown shade against the light background. The shoe name, ‘Selected Edition,’ is sewn in red underneath the branding. The sneakers are available on the New Balance website for a limited time. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 12% | 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 - **Multicolor Footwear:** Opportunities for fashion companies to create more eye-catching and unique footwear designs using different colors and fabrics. - **Limited Edition Sneakers:** Opportunities for athletic shoe companies to increase demand for their products by creating limited edition designs. - **Nubuck and Leather Designs:** Opportunities for footwear companies to create more sleek and luxurious designs using high-quality materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunities for fashion companies to incorporate unique and eye-catching designs into their footwear lines. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunities for athletic shoe companies to increase consumer demand and engagement through limited edition product releases. - **Luxury Footwear:** Opportunities for footwear companies to cater to consumers interested in high-quality, premium footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Color Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-astral-purple.md) - [Patent Leather Colorblocking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-pack.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Vibrant Colorway Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-green-astral-purple.md) - [Bright Colorblocking Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-5.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991v2-sneaker.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [VIbrant Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colors-be-the-palette.md)