# Pink-Accented Neutral Sneakers Jaden Smith Offers a Duo of Vision Racers with New Balance By Amy Duong | Published 2021-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-racers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/jaden-smith-new-balance-vision-racer-black-pink-white-pink-msvrcjsh-7-msvrcjsa-7-releaese-info) Jaden Smith introduces a new set of the Vision Racers for the season in collaboration with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-001). The new drop is rather simplistic. The shoe's upper is neutral for the most part and then accented with hot pink details in a subtle manner for a touch of [tonal contrast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede). The darker iteration starts with a solid black foundation and uses leather materials to make the base sitting on top of [chunky midsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-1). The bright detail can be found on the side of the shoe and at the tongue, reading "Vision Racer" in a repetitive aesthetic. With a closer look, there is a tonal" NB" stamped on the heels with an overlay that imitates the look of cement. Image Credit: Notre ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neutral Sneakers with Bold Accents:** Opportunity for shoe brands to disrupt the traditional neutral shoe market with eye-catching accents. - **Collaborative Sneaker Drops:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with diverse individuals to create unique variations of traditional sneaker models. - **Minimalistic Shoe Design:** Opportunity for brands to appeal to consumers who want simple, clean designs with subtle pops of color. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** Brands can leverage design collaboration and minimalistic design trends to create a new generation of sneakers. - **Fashion Industry:** Minimalistic shoe design pairs well with current trends towards simplicity and neutral palettes. - **Collaborative Marketing and Branding:** Partnering with a celebrity or influencer to create a limited edition sneaker drop is a marketing strategy that can generate buzz and differentiate a brand from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Neutral Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-001.md) - [Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack.md) - [Patent Leather Colorblocking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-sneaker-pack.md) - [Pink-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/860v2-sneaker-2.md) - [Pink-Tonal Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/860v2-sneaker.md) - [Rose-Hued Dad Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906r-rose-sugar.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) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md)