April 5, 2008

New Balance 576 Elements Collection

Although not entirely a new theme from New Balance (previously seen on the Super Team 33 Elements Pack), the nature of the Chinese Taoist elements of earth, wood and water can be seen manifested on this latest pack of New Balance 576s. Each element's aesthetic features are applied, from the ... more

March 31, 2008

New Balance A14 576 “Coffee Beans”

Although conceptually driven footwear has hit a low point over the last year, the New Balance A14 576 exemplifies the solid workings of what concepts can do for a sneaker. The 576 references an unlikely source of inspiration in coffee beans to create the colorway. The upper is comprised of ... more

March 10, 2008

New Balance 576 20th Anniversary Exhibition at Leftfoot

Leftfoot out of Singapore played host this past weekend as an exhibition celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the New Balance 576 took place. Encompassing other important models and New Balance collabos, the event had well over 200 pairs of sneakers on deck with an accompaniment of music, food and ... more

March 7, 2008

Sole Obsession x Lazy x New Balance Purple Rose 576 20th Anniversary Tee

For the upcoming New Balance 576 20th Anniversary party at Leftfoot Holland Village, a special commemorative t-shirt was co-created by Sole Obsession, customizer Lazy and New Balance. The t-shirt is inspired by the Kings of Rulers, Crusaders and the Templar Knights, from an era where nobility reigned the lands. As ... more

March 5, 2008

New Balance LM576UK V 20th Anniversary

This package created for the 576's 20th anniversary seems so true and authentic to the roots of New Balance. New Balance Japan looked to their English counterparts to produce this vegetable tanned leather 576 complete with an assortment of collectible additions like shoe polish, cleaning kit, customizable satin bag and ... more

March 3, 2008

Denime x New Balance 20th Anniversary 576

Representing the core of casual wear, sneakers and denim are two things that will undoubtedly pass through the hands of most people through their lifetime. Back in 1988, New Balance released their fan favorite 576 runner. Coincidentally Japanese repro jean company Denime also began their first work in 1988 producing ... more

February 29, 2008

New Balance 2008 March Releases

2008 has been a pretty hectic year for sneaker anniversaries, with Nike tributing the Dunk, Jordan Brand going forth with the monumental XX3 and New Balance paying due to it's iconic 576 for twenty great years of service. Here's a preview of some of 576's set to release this month ... more