# Purple Overlaying Lifestyle Sneakers New Balance Unveils the 9060 Sneaker in Violet and Black By Amy Duong | Published 2023-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violet-and-black References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/new-balance-9060-violet-black-u9060rvb-release-date) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/men/featured/new-arrivals/?srule=New%20Arrivals%20-%20*Site%20Sort%20Rule) The [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-model) [9060](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway) sneaker model gets a new tonal palette for the season with a Violet and Black colorway to join its roster. The shoes are ready for the Spring/Summer seasons and the lifestyle silhouette details the upper half with mesh and suede for a breathable and textural look. The mesh can be seen in a solid black tone that matches the laces over the forefoot. The suede material is done in a [bold violet color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple) and it all is detailed with contrasting tones of silver -- this can be seen in the form of the N logos detailing the lateral and medial walls of the shoe. THe interior lining and heel molds are positioned along the lower heels. Image Credit: New Balance, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/new-balance-9060-violet-black-u9060rvb-release-date), [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/men/featured/new-arrivals/?srule=New%20Arrivals%20-%20*Site%20Sort%20Rule) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 14% - 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 - **Tonal Sneakers:** New Balance 9060 Sneaker model gets a new tonal palette to cater to a younger demographic. - **Textured Sneakers:** Combining different materials for a textured look continues to be a trend in the sneaker industry. - **Lifestyle Silhouette Sneakers:** Lifestyle sneakers continue to gain popularity as more people prioritize comfort and style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The sneaker industry is continuously evolving as brands introduce new colorways, textures, and silhouettes. - **Fashion:** As the sneaker industry expands, it intersects with fashion as a whole and provides innovative opportunities for collaboration. - **Sportswear:** With the rise of athleisure, sportswear brands like New Balance are catering to both athletic and lifestyle consumers with their sneaker releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescent-colorway.md) - [Spring-Ready Lifestyle Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-model.md) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md) - [Green Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede-colorway.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Muted Suede Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washed-suede.md) - [Vibrant Colorway Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-green-astral-purple.md) - [Militaristic Green Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-olivine.md) - [Multi-Color Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-astral-purple.md)