# Cream Tonal Casual Footwear New Balance Unveils a Creamy XC-72 Retro Sneaker Model By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xc72-2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/new-balance-xc-72-cream-colorway-dj-bliss-release-info) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway) introduces a new tonal iteration for the XC-72 sneaker model. It is detailed in a [creamy palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-wave) for a neutral option this season. the shoe made its original release earlier last month and was inspired by [retro-futuristic design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker). It blends together elements from both the 327 and the 237 sneaker designs. It is slightly made in reference to the look of retro cars. The new Cream White hue is a minimal option and features a leather body at the upper along with suede paneling details. The lateral side of the shoe is marked with the N logo in a contrasting white color for a lighter note. There are also details of blue that can be found at the laces and the heel tab. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cream Tonal Casual Footwear:** New Balance's XC-72 sneaker model introduces a new creamy palette and merges design elements from its 327 and 237 sneaker designs, enabling athletic brands to develop sneakers that combine various elements for a unique look. - **Retro-futuristic Design Language:** New Balance's XC-72 sneaker model merges retro and futuristic design elements, inspiring brands in the fashion industry to create apparel and accessories that follow the same design language. - **Neutral Tones with Contrasting Details:** New Balance's XC-72 sneaker model's Cream White color palette combined with contrasting N logo and blue laces and heel tab details offer brands the opportunity to develop neutral-toned clothing and accessories that have visual interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** New Balance's XC-72 sneaker model sets the trend for combining design elements from different sneaker models, allowing athletic footwear brands to create unique designs. - **Fashion:** The retro-futuristic design language and neutral tones with contrasting details in New Balance's XC-72 sneaker model provide inspiration for fashion brands to develop clothing and accessories that follow the same aesthetic. - **Sportswear:** New Balance's XC-72 sneaker model's design merges vintage and futuristic elements, creating a disruptive innovation trend for sportswear brands to develop apparel and footwear that offer a unique design on the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/204l-sneaker.md) - [Neutral Tonal Summer Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-3.md) - [White Tonal Vintage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v6-made-in-usa.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Minimal Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/509-sneaker.md) - [Retro Casual Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1300-sneaker.md) - [Bright Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede.md) - [Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneakers.md)