The New Balance 576 seen here was created especially for friends, families and top retailers of New Balance as the 576 celebrates its 20th anniversary. Although not commercially available, Shoe Planet has began an auction for one pair of size 9 US and one pair of size 10 US.
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 Earth elements brown tones, Wood’s black and green significance to tree bark and leaves and Water, seen in an appealing blue and white colorway. The 576 Elements Collection began its roll-out on April 1st with the Earth model, with subsequent versions of the Wood releasing one month later and the Water model releasing June 1st.
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 hemp and cork with a printed insole and painted ‘N’ logo. Slated for a release in August of 2008.
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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 booze and a live showcase by Asian graffiti artist Jahan.
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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 battle lines would be drawn, death and battle would ensue as each member felt their right to become king and possess the single purple rose. The limited run of 50 shirts will be given out at the private invitation party.
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 shoe trees. However, there’s more as a special New Balance exclusive program allows for a free replacing of the sole in 5 years time… no excuses for keeping them away in the closet.
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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 high quality denim. Together the two will celebrate their respective 20th anniversaries with two collaboration 576s. The off-white model is inspired by White Buck shoes from the 20s and on while the blue pair is modeled after deck shoes. Currently for sale online at Denime.
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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 which tip the scales with both some flashy and vibrant joints as well as some more understated releases focusing on quality materials. Also releasing next month is a pack of 1400s which aside from the premium nubuck uppers feature a monogram print. Check your local New Balance dealer next month for the goods.
