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Rugged Lifestyle Metallic Sneakers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

New Balance Presents the New 1906R Protection Pack

— December 16, 2022 — Fashion
New Balance presents its new 1906R Protection Pack for the reason that continues to grow the brand's ongoing project. It features new iterations that include four colorways -- all of which are neutral for a versatile and minimal design language. This includes white, beige, black, and grey.

Similar to the brand's previous 2002R Protection Pack, it retains its worn-in aesthetics that highlight the slashed suede overlays and the tonal mesh that rest beneath. Additional details include the branded N logos on the medial side of the shoe complete with metallic lining for a contrasting look. The lower laces have rugged leather hang tags that continue along the heels. The tongues round out the look with more branding and the N-LOCK lacing system.

Image Credit: 12.Leaker, hypebeast, newbalance
Trend Themes
1. Protection Pack Sneakers - Opportunity to disrupt the athletic and lifestyle footwear industry by introducing a new level of protection in everyday sneakers.
2. Rugged Aesthetics - Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry with a new trend of worn-in aesthetics featuring slashed suede overlays and tonal mesh.
3. Neutral Colorways - Opportunity to disrupt the fashion and performance footwear industries with versatile and minimal designs in neutral colorways.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - New Balance has an opportunity to disrupt the athletic footwear industry by combining protection and style in their new Protection Pack sneakers.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace the rugged aesthetics trend introduced by the Protection Pack sneakers to create new designs.
3. Performance Footwear - New Balance has the opportunity to disrupt the performance footwear industry by incorporating the new level of protection and durability in their Protection Pack sneakers.
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