# Glossy Stealthy Tonal Sneakers Junya Watanabe MAN Updates the New Balance URC42 Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urc42 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/junya-watanabe-new-balance-urc42-collab/)  [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimus-ux200) is no stranger to [collaborative projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2) and its URC42 sneaker model gets some attention this time around. As a part of [Junya Watanabe MAN's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-1) show unveiling the designs for the Spring/Summer 2024 season, there was a pair of the aforementioned shoes. The silhouette gets a glossy tonal finish with a slightly lustrous leather finish throughout the upper offset by matte suede materials. It is finished in either black or white paint details before the co-branding details are applied. It has a smooth ride at the base foundation for a rather simplistic look and notably delivers a flat-footed structure. It comes in the monochromatic options of either a black colorway or a white colorway with contrast at the tongue tab branding. Image Credit: COMME DES GARÇONS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 22% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Monochromatic Tonal Finishes:** Exploring glossy tonal finishes for footwear collections offers a modern twist on traditional designs. - **Co-branding Detail Enhancements:** Elevating sneaker designs through unique co-branding details creates standout collaborative pieces. - **Suede-matte Contrasts:** Incorporating matte suede materials alongside glossy finishes introduces tactile contrast in sneaker aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear & Fashion Design:** The footwear industry can capitalize on sleek tonal finishes and unique co-branding collaborations for enhanced product offerings. - **Luxury Goods & Accessories:** Luxury brands can leverage the juxtaposition of suede-matte contrasts to create sophisticated and visually appealing accessories. - **Marketing & Branding:** Branding professionals have the opportunity to explore new approaches with co-branding details to differentiate products in competitive markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-1.md) - [Sleek Slim Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimus-ux200.md) - [Stealthy Lifestyle Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1500-made-in-uk-1.md) - [Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-model.md) - [Stealthy Durable Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-2002r.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Technical Collaborative Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-3.md) - [Stealthy Fashion Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt10.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md)