Cooper Flagg's First New Balance Shoe Has Arrived

Summary

• Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s first exclusive shoe, the New Balance Hesi Low V2 x Cooper Flagg, has been released
• The design pays a personal tribute to his home state of Maine, using a nature-informed palette of greens and greys
• The shoe is available for $120 USD, launching on October 22nd to coincide with his NBA debut

As NBA phenomenon Cooper Flagg prepares for his professional debut with the Dallas Mavericks, New Balance is celebrating the milestone with his very first retail exclusive shoe — the Hesi Low V2 x Cooper Flagg. This player-exclusive colorway is a deep, personal tribute to the young star’s roots, honoring his home state of Maine.

The shoe, a special version of New Balance’s lightweight Hesi Low V2 performance model, while not a signature sneaker, features a nature-informed palette. It incorporates shades of dark and light green, subtly referencing the vast greenery and northern foliage that define the Maine landscape where Flagg grew up. This organic look is contrasted by a grey mesh base and cream hits on the midsole, with a fir green lace support panel completing the aesthetic.

Flagg himself emphasized the shoe’s significance, stating, “I’m taking the next step in my career, but I’m always going to be a product of my hometown in Maine. Working with the New Balance design team on this has been really cool.” The collaboration is perfectly timed to coincide with Flagg’s first official NBA game, a moment that solidifies his move from top prospect to professional star. The Hesi Low v2 x Cooper Flagg is available to purchase on Wednesday, October 22 for $120 USD online.