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# Crisp Tonal Sneaker Updates
Balenciaga's Track Sneaker Silhouette Arrives in a Bright Colorway

By Amy Duong | Published 2020-07-29 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-sneaker-silhouette
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/balenciaga-track-sneaker-grey-blue-yellow-info-release-demna-gvasalia) & [24s](https://www.24s.com/en-us/track-sneakers-balenciaga_BAL968SU)

Luxury fashion house [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-3xl-sneaker) introduces a new tonal iteration of the signature Track sneaker silhouette. This time around, the house spotlights [bright hues of gray and blue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signal-blue) alongside vibrant yellow accents for a bold option this summer season. The shoe has arrived in a plethora of colorway options over the years and the latest retains the same dynamic construction.

It features multiple layers that make up the shoe using mesh and nylon materials. The new update has blue piping and gray panels that are further detailed with neon yellow throughout the entire model. It sits on top of a thick midsole foundation at the back with lettering that nods to the namesake informed through embroidery. Additional details include pull tabs and a padded tongue.

Image Credit: Balenciaga

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Tonal Sneaker Updates:** Opportunity for footwear brands to experiment with bold and vibrant colorways to attract fashion-forward consumers.
- **Dynamic Construction:** Innovative techniques and materials can be explored by shoe manufacturers to create multi-layered and visually captivating sneaker designs.
- **Neon Accents:** Brands can incorporate neon color elements into their products to add a touch of vibrancy and uniqueness to their designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion & Footwear:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of tonal sneaker updates to offer stylish and eye-catching footwear options to consumers.
- **Textile & Materials:** Manufacturers in the textile and materials industry can develop innovative fabrics and materials suitable for dynamic construction in footwear.
- **Design & Technology:** Designers and technologists can collaborate to create new techniques and processes for incorporating neon accents into various products for a trendy and attention-grabbing aesthetic.

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