Matt Varga Much as any hobbyist or industry watcher may sometimes feel like the biggest brands are indomitable colossuses, at the end of the day, there are a finite amount of resources at each of those company’s disposal. Thus, New Balance’s prioritization of fresh formulations like the New Balance 2000, New Balance 2010, or New Balance 204L means that inherently, some other kicks have to move down on the food chain.
Could that mean that the New Balance 1000, once genuinely the hottest commodity on the newswire, is more proximate to a shoe like the 2002R than any of those aforementioned newbies? Shifting towards the sort of nondescript colorway featured here is a signal to yes. To be clear, nothing is objectionable about this shoe, for its all-black base layer, navy suede accents one layer above, and final flourishes of metallic silver; it’s a successful formula for a reason. However, with collaborative energy focused elsewhere and seemingly a new model surfacing every three weeks, the days of the New Balance 1000 as a “heat” product are likely in the rearview.
All that said, if you need a new daily driver, the New Balance 1000 “Vintage Indigo” is more than up to the challenge. Look for this colorway hitting NewBalance.com in short order, retailing for $150.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens New Balance 1000
US 2026
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