New Balance
New Balance CM997HWB Grey/Navy
November 28, 2011
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The New Balance CM997HWB features a gray suede upper with navy accents that makes it seem like a suitable shoe for parading around the Georgetown campus. Hidden amongst the suave colorway is a tiny crimson sliver at the ankle that is a smooth addition to an already smoother...
686 x Scion Numeric xB
November 14, 2011
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Everything has a purpose at 686. We don’t do things just ‘cuz, we do it because we want to constantly innovate and keep heads thinking. When we were designing the 20th Anniversary collection, I thought it would be cool to tell a story on how each year help define the brand....
Stussy x realmadHECTIC x Undefeated SMU New Balance CM996
November 14, 2011
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Stussy, realmadHECTIC and Undefeated linked up to release a collaborative sneaker with New Balance for the Holiday 2011 season. This SMU effort features the CM996 model in a navy and mustard colorway, complete with a suede and mesh upper. Inspired by an early release from New...
Ronnie Fieg x New Balance 574 Made in USA Collection
November 8, 2011
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This Friday, November 11 marks the birth of the Kith Flagship store in downtown Manhattan. For the opening, Ronnie Fieg and New Balance worked on two timeless American-made 574′s. Priced at $135 USD, the 36 pairs made per colorway are crafted of premium pigskin for both uppers...
mita Sneakers x Oshman’s x New Balance H710
October 21, 2011
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mita Sneakers and Oshman's have come together for a collaborative effort put forth unto the New Balance H710. Crafted through rugged construction using durable and hardened materials, the H710 also features luxury as well thanks to the pigskin suede. The back paneling provides...
Widening the Running Paradigm
October 17, 2011
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Looking back at the evolutionary development of humans, our physiology and subsequent bipedalism has become a characteristic trait. The whole idea of “persistence hunting” enabled humans to develop a respectable degree of endurance and efficiency. While we as humans are far...
atmos x New Balance H574J
October 17, 2011
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One of the strongest pushes out of the Japanese New Balance camp this past season has undeniably been the H574. The hiker meets running hybrid undergoes a further boost thanks to a collaboration involving Japanese sneaker retailer atmos. Longtime partners when it comes to...
New Balance H710 KLB
October 15, 2011
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One of the (un)surprising hits from New Balance as of late has been its non-running profile, the H710. Given the relatively robust mountaineering theme that has stayed course the last few seasons, it comes as no surprise that the hiking-minded profile continues to claim its...
The Making of the Crooked Tongues x New Balance 1500
October 10, 2011
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After plenty of teasers and the full unveiling, Crooked Tongues and New Balance take you behind the scenes to view the production process behind their 1500. The employees of the Flimy factory, along with Crooked Tongues, show you step-by-step how each shoe is pieced together....
Win Two Pairs of Crooked Tongues x New Balance Made in the UK 1500s!
October 5, 2011
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Hypebeast and Crooked Tongues team up to offer you the chance to win a brand new two-pack of Crooked Tongues' most recent New Balance 1500 Made in UK collection. There are two ways to enter through either Facebook or Twitter, but the most creative comment will win. The contest...
New Balance MO673
October 3, 2011
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New Balance gears up for the winner with the release of a new performance hiking model, the MO673. The MO673’s upper construction is built with varied affair using materials such as suede, leather and nylon which sit atop of a chunky tooling. Offered in various multicolor...
DJ Mars: Raekwon The Chef talks New Balance
September 27, 2011
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DJ Mars catches up with Wu-Tang's Raekwon The Chef to talk hip-hop culture and fashion. Rae speaks on his love for New Balance footwear as the two walk through some of New York's most prized sneaker spots. The video looks into his music over the years and his thoughts on the...
Crooked Tongues x New Balance 1500 “Made in England”
September 23, 2011
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The New Balance 1500 has long since been a fan favorite for those in the States and abroad. To commemorate the famed sneaker, New Balance and Crooked Tongues have teamed up for two colorways in the "Made in England" series. The premium leathers and nubucks remain, but logo...
Crooked Tongues x New Balance M1500 Made in England Preview
September 22, 2011
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Crooked Tongues give us a glimpse into their upcoming New Balance M1500 Made in England collaboration. The preview showcases two deconstructed versions of a M1500 model made up of tonal black/orange and white/green iterations. One of New Balance's stronger silhouettes, the...
New Balance ML574 BEB
September 21, 2011
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New Balance release an updated version of their ML574 silhouette. A staple retro model to the footwear company for many years now, the shoe is given an updated color adaptation combining a mixture of neutral mustard yellow, muted green and navy blue. To partition the...









