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“4 Bounces” New Balance The KAWHI

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Brandon King

New Balance and Kawhi Leonard unveiled the debut colorway of his signature shoe, The KAWHI. Dubbed “4 bounces” , it is inspired by one of the two most memorable moments of the 2019 playoffs ( the other being the Achilles tear heard around the league), Kawhi’s game 7 buzzer beater against the Philadelphia 76ers that tantalisingly bounced on the rim repeatedly before finally dropping through and sending the Raptots to the conference Finals. According to a release from New Balance, the design incorporates ”several Kawhi specific elements”, that includes “corn-row…

Check out the New Balance OMN1S Low

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Brandon King

The OMN1S Low could see some time on NBA courts in “The Bubble” , as it was unveiled shortly before the season resumes later this month down in Orlando. The initial revealed colorway, “Berry Lime” was debuted to the world in an ad featuring Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley. It sports a berry FitWeave upper with a volt midfoot elastic band atop a berry and white FuelCell midsole and a volt outsole. The “Berry Lime” New Balance OMN1S Low is scheduled to release July 30 at newbalance.com and select…

Check out this latest New Balance 992

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Brandon King

This latest offering of the New Balance 992 sports a turquoise and teal upper across a combination upper leather, mesh and suede. This upper sits atop a fading turquoise midsole. The release of this New Balance 992 is imminent at newbalance.com and select retail establishments. New Balance 992 M992TB

Check out this latest colorway of the New Balance 327

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Brandon King

The New Balance 327 comes to us in the latest offering. It sports a lime canvas upper overlaid with gray and burnt orange suedes. On the lateral sides are found white “N” branding, while “NB” logo is found on the tongue and “new balance” on the medial lower heel. This upper sits atop a white midsole and trail-esque gum rubber outsole. July 11 will see this colorway of the New Balance 327 in Asia, with a subsequent domestic release soon thereafter on newbalance.com New Balance 327 July 11, 2020 (…

“Black Multi” New Balance 327 soon to come

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 Brandon King

The latest colorway of the New Balance 327 comes in this “Black Multi” aesthetic. The dark grey canvas upper is overlaid with turquoise, magenta and orange suede, A large lateral side orange “N”, a blue tongue with “NB” logo and “new balance” printed on the lateral side finishes the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole rounds things out. The release of this New Balance 327 is imminent at newbalance.com and select retail venues. New Balance 327 MS327PT

Presenting the New Balance Vision Racer

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 Brandon King

The Vision Racer is New Balance latest silhouette. It sports a combination leather, suede and mesh light blue upper accented with silver. On the stripe “VISION” is repeated with “Vision Racer” appearing on the tongue. This upper sits atop a robust midsole and and translucent outsole with “VISION”spelled out across it. The New Balance Vision Racer is expected to release later this summer.

Bodega x New Balance X-Racer coming in June

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Brandon King

Boston-based sneaker shop Bodega and New Balance have joined forces on to birth this special-edition of the X-Racer. This all-terrain runner is constructed of a ballistic mesh upper with reinforced overlays. On the lateral side the “N”is made of tri-folded fabric and on medial side, a the branding is in hot pink. The aesthetic is completed by a speckled ABZORB midsole and a trail outsole. The Bodega x New Balance X-Racer is set to release June 25 at 10:00 AM EST at bdgastore.com. Mtaching apparel will also be available as…

New Balance R_C1300 coming in grey and blue

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 Brandon King

The New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio has put their spin on the R-C1300. It sports a combination upper constructed of grey leather, suede and mesh.The New Balance “N” that adorns the lateral and medial sides is bordered in blue. On the tongue labeling “R_C 1300” is found , while “new balance” is printed on the rear heel and tokyo design logo appears on the insoles. This upper sits atop a split midsole that features ABZORB cushioning bordered by PU, all of which sits above a vibram outsole. These R_C1300 will…

Charcoal and Rust Brown New Balance 327 coming soon

May 11, 2020 Brandon King

This New Balance 327 sports a faint blue nylon upper with rust brown suede overlays. Charcoal grey suede forms the New Balance “N” on both the lateral and medial sides and runs up the rear of the shoe, with mint showing up on the New Balance branding on the tongue and insoles. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and gum rubber outsole that wraps the rear heel. Already available overseas, a wider domestic released is anticipated for these soon at newbalance.com and will carry a sticker price of…

The New Balance 850 is coming in these two color ways

April 22, 2020 Brandon King

New Balance is set to drop two new color ways of their 850 silhouette- one in “Desert Rose” and a “Mint Chalk.” Both are composed of a tonal combination of mesh, leather and suede. These monochromatic uppers both sit atop white midsole and grey rubber outsole. The release of both of these 850s are imminent at newbalance.com and select retail establishments and will carry a $100 USD sticker price. New Balance 850 Desert Rose/White $100 New Balance 850 Mint Chalk $100