# Sustainable Speckled Detailed Shoes Jaden Smith Updates the New Balance Vision Racer Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-racer-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/jaden-smith-new-balance-vision-racer-reworked-msvrcrga-release-date) Jaden Smith joins forces with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-001) to celebrate this year's Earth Day with a new design update of the [Vision Racer sneaker model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993). It joins the ReWorked series and is entirely focused on a sustainable approach. The latest sneaker is made using "74% SPINNEX fiber, 16% recycled polyester, and 10% Spandex." All of this is complete in a light gray hue throughout with white overlays along with the heels, the toe boxes, and the mid-foot sections. Notably, there are speckled details throughout the shoe for a textural look. Branding details that nod to New Balance can be seen at the side panels and at the heel counters in a dark black. The aforementioned speckled patterns decorate the dimensional midsoles that sit on top of the traditional clear outsole that showcases the words “[DO YOU SEE IT YET?]” Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Sneakers:** Opportunity for sustainable materials to be incorporated in the shoe industry for a greener approach towards manufacturing. - **Reworked Series:** Creating an opportunity for companies to revamp the design of their existing products, using excess materials and repurposing them into new products. - **Textured Sneakers:** Incorporating texture designs into sneakers for a more unique and visually appealing aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to create a more sustainable product line for their customers by finding ways to incorporate more eco-friendly materials into the manufacturing process. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to take a more sustainable approach towards manufacturing by creating sustainable practices for their production and design processes. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers have the opportunity to market and sell more sustainable products to consumers who are increasingly conscious of their personal impact on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Neutral Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-001.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/993-sneaker-model.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harper-collective-1.md) - [Collaborative Neutral Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Rich Green Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993-1.md) - [Stealthy Joint Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercomp-elite-v4.md) - [Bulky Traction-Focused Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-3.md)