West NYC x New Balance MT580 – In-Store Launch with Raekwon

This weekend West NYC will officially join the short list of American shops to have cranked out a special pair of the New Balance MT580, a hiker sort of silhouette that has long had a bit more shine in the Asian markets. We can guarantee those days are pretty much over, with their ‘Alpine Guide’ edition very much meeting the bar set by the likes of Burn Rubber on the same silhouette. Last night the sneaker spot held an invite-only event at their Manhattan locale, with a select number of pairs available to purchase, a sick DJ set by Aaron LaCrate, and an awesome late night performance from Raekwon of Wu-Tang fame. Click through with us to get a photo recap of the West NYC x New Balance MT580 in-store and keep in mind that the public release will go down tomorrow, September 22nd, with a few more pairs available for phone order the following Monday. Also, check back with Sneaker News for word on which other spots will be carrying this awesome collab.