# Luxe Faded Tonal Sneakers Balenciaga Updates the Triple S Sneaker with Faded Palettes By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-s-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/balenciaga-triple-s-sneakers-faded-black-green-blue-beige-red-demna-gvasalia-release-information) Demna Gvasalia continues to add more variations of the notable Triple S sneaker model for [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-3xl-sneaker), launching new [faded color palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fade-pack) this time around. The shoe made its original debut back in 2017 and has since grown in popularity at a global scale. The faded colorway options arrive in the options of either black, green, beige, blue, or red. It is made using leather-free materials and layered with fabrication throughout the upper coated in a white overlay, which adds to the faded visual. This gives off an aesthetic that appears to be a thick layer of dust. It sits on top of a three-layer midsole foundation and has a toe bumper, double foam and mesh paneling, and [hiking-inspired rope laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker) to round it all out. Image Credit: Balenciaga ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Faded Sneaker Trend:** There is an opportunity for other sneaker brands to explore the use of faded tones in their designs to attract new consumer markets and increase sales. - **Leather-free Materials Trend:** The use of leather-free materials in the production of footwear presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly innovation in the fashion industry. - **Layered Fabrication Trend:** Other footwear brands can experiment with layered fabrication in their designs to create unique and visually appealing products that stand out in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can continue to innovate and explore sustainable, eco-friendly materials and designs to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally conscious products. - **Footwear Industry:** There is an opportunity for the footwear industry to create unique designs and explore the use of varied fabrication and materials to increase consumer choice and product innovation. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can capitalize on the faded sneaker trend by stocking a variety of brands and styles that incorporate the trend, thereby meeting the needs of consumers seeking trendy, fashion-forward footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Premium Technical Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Militaristic Tonal Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bw-army-lux.md) - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md)