New Balance 1500

The New Balance 1500 is a heritage running/training sneaker designed by Steven Smith that originally debuted in 1989. Known for its premium construction, the New Balance 1500 was originally a “Made In USA” sneaker before shifting over to the “Made In England” line later on. See all our latest coverage surrounding the New Balance 1500 below.

New Balance 1500

“Kombu Green” Sprouts On The New Balance 1500 Made in UK

Another year, another successful MiUK run for the New Balance 1500. At least judging from the brands’ earliest moves, their Flimby eggs remain in the...

By Matt Varga January 10, 2026
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The New Balance 1500 Unscrews “Cork”

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...

By Andrew Rizzo January 9, 2026
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The New Balance 1500 Goes Peak “Dad Shoe” For Spring 2026

Before going on to create adidas Yeezy icons like the 700 and Foam Runner, Steven Smith earned the title “the godfather of dad shoes” through...

By Andrew Rizzo January 7, 2026
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The Steven Smith-Designed New Balance 1500 Looks Better Than Ever In “Raven”

There’s been much ado about new Made in England silos like the Allerdale and 991v2, but the New Balance 1500 remains iconic for a reason....

By Andrew Rizzo November 5, 2025
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New Balance Made In UK Fall/Winter 2025 Preview

For the most refined of footwear fans, New Balance’s “Made In UK” line is simply the best thing going in the sneaker world. The past...

By Andrew Rizzo August 8, 2025
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The New Balance 1500 Made In England Offers “Elevated Essentials”

New Balance’s Made in England program has been providing premium product for decades at this point, metronome-like in their ability to excite consumers with reigned-in...

By Matt Varga July 30, 2025
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New Balance Spills “Maple Syrup” On The Made In England 1500

The New Balance 1500 was arguably the most sought-after New Balance model in the 2000s and early 2010s, with the premium Made In England silo...

By Andrew Rizzo June 10, 2025
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The New Balance 1500 Made In England Embraces The “Black Cat” Movement

We know, we know — “Black Cat” is a term chiefly associated with just one brand. Yet there’s no denying that consumer fervor towards black-on-black footwear...

By Matt Varga May 31, 2025
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The New Balance 1500 “Birch” Takes A Page Out Of United Arrows’ Book

New Balance’s Summer/Fall 2025 line-up continues to trickle outwards. While many of the Made in USA fare brought forward by Teddy Santis’ direction, New Balance...

By Sneaker News May 30, 2025
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