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This New Balance 997 Is Loosely Inspired By Jimi Hendrix At Woodstock

This New Balance 997 Is Loosely Inspired By Jimi Hendrix At Woodstock

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock Festival, so New Balance has created a special New Balance 997 that’s loosely inspired by the on-stage attire of the festival’s final performer: Jimi Hendrix. Every little piece of Hendrix’s outfit is included here: the grey suede quarter with blue trim acknowledges his wild fringed jacket, a bold blue piece by the toebox nods to his bell-bottom pants, and the heel checks off both his headband and patterned guitar strap with its mix of purplish-pink hues and prints. A slightly yellowed ENCAP midsole provides both comfort and cushioning, while also managing to salute the cream-colored guitar Hendrix brought on stage and played upside-down in his signature left-handed fashion. However, the most notable detail of all may very well be the star-equipped blue tongue with red text, a possible salute to the legendary rocker’s militant rendition of the US national anthem. A fitting tribute to one of the tremendously influential festival’s greatest performers, you can expect these New Balances to release at retailers like Concepts soon, so enjoy a detailed look directly below in the meantime.

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