Andrew Rizzo The masters of minimalism are back at it again. JJJJound’s latest collaboration with New Balance comes to us on the seldom-discussed 475 silhouette, here given a simple black and white touch-up for Spring.
The New Balance 475 originally dropped as a high-mileage runner in the ’80s and has since been resurrected for the modern day, beginning its rebirth with an Aimé Leon Dore collab in 2024. Names like AURALEE and END. Clothing have since come around for collaborations as well, but the model’s total output is still far behind that of 2000s and 2010s runners, where the brand’s focus really lies nowadays.
Unveiled as part of the brand’s Black Core Uniform spread for Spring 2026, JJJJound’s pair checks in with a black suede/mesh upper. The tongue, laces, lining, and midsole come in white, while co-branding rests at the heel. Can’t get much more “NPC” than this, folks. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is up for you and your wallet to decide.
The JJJJound x New Balance 475 “Black” should release in the very near future via the JJJJound website. We’ll go live with an update as soon as that happens.
