# Neutral Tonal Collaborative Footwear The Basement and New Balance Launch a Stone Grey 2002R By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-grey References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/11/the-basement-new-balance-2002r-stone-grey-sneaker-release-information-exclusive) & [bsmntstore](https://bsmntstore.com/password) The basement works in collaboration with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-and-black) on a new tonal iteration of the classic [2002R](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue-colorway-1) sneaker model for the season with the [Stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-shoe) Grey colorway palette. The shoes are designed with a neutral palette and have hues of white, black, and grey throughout the entire silhouette. The uppers are constructed from a waterproof heavy suede material with textured rubber to contrast. Black hues can be seen detailing the toe caps, the rigid sole unit foundation, and the heel guards. Bright accents are seen detailing the shoe as well with the application of 3M materials for a reflective look in the form of the 2002R branding and the varved panels at the sides and the toe boxes. Image Credit: The Basement, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/11/the-basement-new-balance-2002r-stone-grey-sneaker-release-information-exclusive), [bsmntstore](https://bsmntstore.com/password) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 13% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with shoe brands to create unique and trendy designs. - **Neutral Tonal Colorways:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with neutral tonal colorways in their designs. - **Weatherproof Sneakers:** There is an opportunity for shoe brands to create weatherproof sneakers that are both practical and fashionable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** Collaboration opportunities between shoe brands and designers to create innovative and unique footwear designs. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with new and innovative colorways and materials in their designs, taking inspiration from the neutral palette of the Stone Grey 2002R sneakers. - **Outdoor Gear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for outdoor gear brands to create fashionable yet functional waterproof sneakers for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-and-black.md) - [Cool-Tonal LIfestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abzorb-2000.md) - [Collaborative Earthy Tonal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raso-gammato.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue-colorway-1.md) - [Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-days-colorway.md) - [Bright Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Stealthy Durable Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-2002r.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Muted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-4.md)