New Balance Launched a new Black Colorway for the XC-72 Silhouette
Colin Smith — February 28, 2022 — Fashion
References: newbalance & hypebeast
New Balance has launched a new black XC-72 sneaker. The XC-72 has a unique geometric design on its large midsole, complete with protruding rectangles, circles, and triangles along the front half of the midsole. The rear side of the midsole gets wider as it extends from the base of the shoe to the bottom of the sole, which is not only a style choice as this increases the standing surface area for balance.
The main shoe is fully monochromatic with various shades of black across its nylon body. As for the New Balance branding, there is a large black leather "N" on the upper. The black XC-72 has an overall futuristic, edgy design that fits nicely with various darker-themed styles such as "techwear" and "darkwear."
Image Credit: New Balance
The main shoe is fully monochromatic with various shades of black across its nylon body. As for the New Balance branding, there is a large black leather "N" on the upper. The black XC-72 has an overall futuristic, edgy design that fits nicely with various darker-themed styles such as "techwear" and "darkwear."
Image Credit: New Balance
Trend Themes
1. Monochromatic Sneaker Design - Opportunity for fashion and footwear companies to experiment with minimalistic designs and bold branding in a single colorway.
2. Geometric Midsole Design - Potential for sportswear brands to innovate with 3D-printed midsoles using geometric shapes to enhance performance and aesthetics.
3. Futuristic Design Trend - Possibility for fashion and technology companies to create avant-garde products that appeal to the youth market and aesthetically conscious buyers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Retailers and designers can seize the opportunity to introduce monochromatic clothing and accessories to cater to the growing minimalist fashion trend.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore technological advancements to develop geometric midsoles and create eye-catching and functional sneakers for athletes and collectors.
3. Sportswear Industry - Big names in the industry can take the lead in developing futuristic-looking sportswear that caters to consumers' needs for style, comfort, and performance.
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