Jasmine Tang Following the heightened popularity of New Balance‘s footwear line in 2020, The Intelligent Choice kicked off the new year by debuting the New Balance 57/40 as a modern combination of ’80s and ’90s sneaker aesthetics. The first slew of colorways to arrive offset monochromatic bases with rainbow trims above the midsole for a rather bold style. For an upcoming pair, NB takes a much tamer approach by primarily abiding by its familiar heritage colors.
Uppers of this new arrangement are composed of suedes while the tongue adopts a full, black leather makeup. The toe, heel, and eyelets see overlays that tick off all the boxes for New Balance’s heritage colors—navy, burgundy, and black. Tinges of white are also found around these elements for hits of contrast. For the oversized N found on the side, a bright sky blue and tan are introduced to disrupt the classic, aforementioned shades. The haphazardly shaped trims that sit above the midsole are all in off-white to blend in with the sole unit, completing the versatile look.
The pair will drop at New Balance Japan on March 13th. Details on a North America release date are yet to come.
For more by the Boston-based brand, check out the new TWO WXY, a basketball silhouette that’s a step up from the OMN1S.
