Some of New Balance’s initial hybrid creations meshed new with old such as the 574 Zip, which utilized the classic 574 upper and new age Zip cushioning technology. The latest New Balance hybrid features the 576 upper with the midsole of a Japanese favorite in the MT580. This "Thunder God" inspired sneaker includes some interesting characteristics such as Velcro fastening, patent leather highlights and a glow in the dark toebox. The sneakers will go on sale Saturday, November 3rd at Mita. Price is set at ¥17,640 (approximately $155 USD).
New Balance has collaborated with Swedish sneaker boutique Sneakersnstuff on a set of two limited edition “Made in England” 577s. Peter and Erik, the creative minds behind Sneakersnstuff, designed one 577 each, and utilized the highest quality suedes and leathers New Balance had. You may have heard of these awhile back, as they were originally slated to drop in August, but unfortunately New Balance ran in to some trouble in their Flimby factory, pushing the release date back to October 25th. Price is set at 1099 SEK (approximately $155 USD.)
