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The New Balance 990 St. Patrick's Day Shoe Has Gone Green

— March 11, 2014 — Fashion
The New Balance 990 St.Patrick's Day shoe was inspired by customary traditions to honor a yearly celebration.

The 990 St.Patrick's Day shoe is made from emerald green suede with woven mesh throughout the top portion. The midsole is off-balanced with flecks of gray and black, and the heel has a traditional emerald shamrock.

While the shoe was inspired by Irish traditions and customs, many companies are being influenced by culture to create specifically tailored products. Whether it is for a special day, or it is themed around traditions, products like these make consumers excited and interested in their apparel; the excitement that is intended from the festivities drive consumers to want to be a part of the action and enthusiasm, as a result they will purchase specifically themed attire. While the products are beneficial to their personal life, the topical products promote consumerism.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Cultural Products - Companies are being influenced by culture to create specifically tailored products, driving consumer excitement and interest in their apparel and promoting consumerism.
2. Themed Attire - Products like the New Balance 990 St.Patrick's Day shoe make consumers excited and interested in their apparel, resulting in purchases of specifically themed attire.
3. Festive Consumerism - Topical products inspired by traditions and festivities drive consumer desire to be part of the action and enthusiasm, leading to the purchase of themed attire.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - The New Balance 990 St.Patrick's Day shoe showcases the potential for creating themed footwear that taps into cultural celebrations and traditions.
2. Apparel Design - The demand for specifically themed attire, like the emerald green sneakers, presents an opportunity for apparel designers to create culturally-inspired and customized clothing.
3. Retail - The popularity of themed products, such as the St.Patrick's Day shoe, drives consumer interest and boosts sales in the retail industry, particularly in seasonal and festive merchandise.
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