John Kim 
In late May Sneaker News dropped a teaser of a New Balance collaboration with Philly-based UBIQ, which revealed nothing more than an image of Benjamin Franklin’s iconic portrait. Today, we’ getting a little more info on this upcoming release; the model in question is the New Balance 1600, seen here through a blurred focus with a red, navy, brown, and white colorway, which appears to draw inspiration from Ben Franklin’s old-time apparel. The release date is also confirmed for June 29th, which falls right before the most patriotic American Holiday, so stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates and let us know what your thoughts are on the UBIQ x New Balance 1600 “The Benjamin” from this gathered info revealed today.
