# Dark-Themed Legacy Shoes The New Balance 990v5 Sneakers Get a New Triple Black Theme By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-02 | Updated 2019-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripple-black-theme References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/new-balance-made-in-usa-990v5-triple-black-release) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com) New Balance has released a new triple black theme for its 990v5 shoes. The 990v5 shoes have a three-decade history, where each one is created by hand in the United States -- ensuring the quality of each shoe is up to standard. The shoes are currently available for a $175 price point. The new [Triple black 990v5 shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6) feature an all-black design with mesh and rubber material. On the tongue of the shoe, the ["Made in USA" branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-990v6) can be seen. The toe box and upper collars of the shoes have breathable mesh components to allow air circulation inside. The sides of the sneakers display the New Balance "N" branding. Also featured in the design is a tonal [ENCAP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-sneaker) midsole as well as an Ortholite footbed designed for comfort. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Triple Black Theme:** Opportunity for brands to create dark-themed products that appeal to consumers seeking a sleek and stylish aesthetic. - **Handcrafted Shoes:** Potential for artisans and luxury brands to create premium, high-quality footwear that emphasizes craftsmanship and exclusivity. - **Breathable Mesh Components:** Emerging trend in footwear industry to incorporate breathable materials for enhanced comfort and ventilation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage automation and technology to scale up production while maintaining handcrafted quality. - **Fashion and Apparel Retail:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for dark-themed products by offering a diverse range of triple black items. - **Athletic Performance Products:** Innovation potential to integrate breathable mesh components into sports footwear for improved comfort and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-made-in-usa.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-in-black.md) - [Rugged Urban Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-sneaker.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Navy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-1.md) - [Navy Blue-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-990v6.md) - [Dark Olive Green Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-camo-colorway.md) - [White Tonal Vintage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa.md)