Friday, December 12, 2008

nonnative x New Balance M1700C


Taking a theme of luxury to the New Balance’s M1700, nonnative produces a minimalisticly styled version of the once high-tech 1700 runner. Placing a strong focus on material choice, a rich pig suede is seen throughout both the blue/green and brown/gray colorways. They will be available starting December 13th at tokishirazu.jp/shop.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Optimystik x mita sneakers x New Balance A03 Pack


Teaming up with New Balance, Japanese clothing brand Optimystik and mita Sneakers cook up another collabo featuring the outdoorsy New Balance A03 model. Two colorways were created, both following a rugged outdoors approach implementing wool with sherpa fur lining. Adding a new age touch, both pairs feature metallic leather with the use of 3M, hologram threading, and metal lace grommets topped off with hiking boot laces. Available now via mita’s online store.

Monday, December 8, 2008

UNDFTD x New Balance H574J “Man vs. Wild”


UNDFTD and their latest sneaker collaboration will see the release of the H574J with New Balance. The hiking boot hybrid 574 embodies a “Man vs. Wild” theme with a outdoor-esque stylings on the higher cut sneaker. Available starting December 20th at UNDFTD.jp locations and select UNDFTD dealers.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

eYe Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons x New Balance 1500


As part of the current eYe Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons MAN collection, we get a look at the popular New Balance 1500 done up in a blue hue makeup by designer Junya Watanabe. Featuring suede and nylon uppers, the kicks take on a very classic, casual look. They are scheduled to release as a Japan exclusive with a premium price point of ¥31,000 (Approx. $331 USD).

Source: Tenisufki

Monday, December 1, 2008

New Balance WRC576P Tonal Pack


With a mixture of patent leather, suede, nylon and premium leather New Balance gives life to their pack of WRC576P models. The hiking boot inspired uppers feature three tonal colorways complete with solid white midsoles and nice detailing in the eyelets and cross stitch heels. Black, blue and green color schemes have landed at atmos Japan with a retail of ¥12,800 (Approx. $134 USD).