The New Balance 1500 Unscrews “Cork”

Not bad.

Andrew Rizzo January 9, 2026

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New Balance’s Flimby factory has come out of the gate swinging in 2026, teeing up multiple fresh colorways of both the 991v2 and the iconic 1500.

The latter Made in England silo here takes on a beige “Cork” colorway, with the titular hue materializing through suede overlays featuring white stitched branding. Elephant Skin leather underlays pair with Dark Gull on the mesh toe box and leather collar, while white lining makes for easy styling with white ankle socks if you’re looking to fully lean into that “dad shoe” vibe.

The New Balance 1500 “Cork” is already available at END. Clothing and should soon see a wider release through New Balance channels. See official retailer images below and stay tuned for further updates.

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Mens New Balance 1500 Made In England

SKU: U1500CGC

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.