Brendan Dunne 
New Balance is the latest footwear label to slap the ‘elite’ designation to a sector of their sneakers, cranking out a collection with a few technological advancements that give them a leg up on the baseline. No they’re not outfitting your favorite classic trainer with carbon fiber riggers and the like, the makeoever here is a bit more subtle as in the welded seams that promise to erase traditional stitching techniques. Click through with us for a preview of the ‘Elite Collection’ as realized here on the New Balance 1500 and stay tuned with Sneaker News for more detailed info on the upgrades included as well as the proposed price.
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