The Whitaker Group Reimagines the New Balance 950 in "Grey Croc"
The basketball-inspired model receives its first collaboration, featuring glossy croc-embossed patent leather and off-white soles.
Summary
The Whitaker Group and New Balance have unveiled the New Balance 950 in Grey Croc
The basketball-inspired shoe features glossy croc-embossed patent leather recessed N logos and an off-white midsole
The collaborative silhouette is expected to release in November 2026 for 120 USD via A Ma Maniére APB and Social Status
Name: The Whitaker Group x New Balance SMU 950 “Grey Croc”
Colorway: Grey Croc/White
SKU: U9502KV
MSRP: $120 USD
Release Date: November 2026
Where to Buy: A Ma Maniére
Retail banner The Whitaker Group has teamed up with New Balance to deliver the first collaborative edition of the New Balance 950 “Grey Croc.” After the basketball-inspired silhouette initially debuted on Cooper Flagg in a cream colorway earlier this year, the collective reinterprets the low-top model with a distinctive, textural material treatment.
Diverging from traditional athletic builds, the “Grey Croc” iteration is covered in glossy, croc-embossed patent leather across the upper, extending through the toe and heel. Recessed “N” logos blend cleanly into the textured side panels, while the tongue is constructed in plain grey. Providing contrast beneath the darker upper, cream laces mirror the off-white shade of the midsole to anchor the court-inspired design.
Marking the model’s first collaborative release to surface, the silhouette highlights an elevated aesthetic across the basketball-inspired foundation. The design pairs the glossy, textured leather body with off-white tooling, offering a versatile lifestyle execution that balances classic sportswear structure with refined detailing.
The Whitaker Group x New Balance 950 “Grey Croc” is expected to arrive before the end of November 2026.
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