# Bright Blue Chunky Sneakers New Balance Launches a New Colorway of the Vision Racer Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2020-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-racer References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/new-balance-vision-racer-blue-info) New Balance introduces a new tonal iteration of the signature Vision Racer sneaker model in time for the summer season. The bold tonal option retains the sneaker's original construction, with soft textural aesthetics and the chunky silhouette. The new sneaker boasts a construction of pigskin suede materials, blended with mesh, and full grain leather across the uppers. The overlaying makeup is made from rubber materials around the heel and the tongue before it is detailed with branding accents in black. The tongue also features a ballistic nylon strap for additional durability that runs throughout the structure. Rounding out the sneaker is a skinny piping that is marked with "((VISION))" as the suede mudguards ground the model. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - 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:** The increasing demand for monochromatic sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to experiment with unique colorways and designs. - **Chunky Sneakers:** The continued popularity of chunky sneakers provides an opening for brands to create new variations and explore more sustainable and eco-friendly materials. - **Athleisure Footwear:** The trend towards comfortable and stylish athleisure footwear creates an opportunity for brands to prioritize functionality without sacrificing design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has room for brands to innovate and experiment with sneaker designs, materials, and colorways. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate athleisure trends into mainstream fashion, creating new opportunities for comfortable and functional clothing. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The focus on sustainability in fashion provides an opportunity for brands to experiment with sustainable materials and production methods for sneaker design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue-colorway-1.md) - [Summer-Ready Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-blue.md) - [Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-480.md) - [Blue Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990-sneaker-model.md) - [Bright Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede.md) - [Cool-Tonal LIfestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abzorb-2000.md) - [Navy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-1.md) - [Spring-Ready Lifestyle Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-model.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md)