New Balance 574 Classic Sneaker

Jimmy Jazz X Marvel Black Panther X New Balance 574 Sport

Welcome to October! Cooler in temperatures, perfect sweater weather, the leaves really reflect the autumn colors and of course it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What better way to lace up for the cure and catch the light at night than with the New Balance Pink Ribbon 990v4 for Breast Cancer Awareness. This lightweight sneaker, from New Balance's Lace Up for the Cure® collection, features a pigskin leather and mesh upper, while a combo of premium cushioning and stability deliver the feel that keeps you coming back. While the overall style remains as classic as the original, there are some subtle updates for this 4th generation: it’s more breathable, boasts a lace keeper to keep the tongue in place, and a new streamlined “N” logo.

Other features include dual density collar foam, Encap PU ring with EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate) core, and a ENCAP® midsole technology provides support and maximum durability. As in previous years, New Balance will contribute 5% of the retail price of the Pink Ribbon 990v4 sold from New Balance’s Lace Up for the Cure® Collection to Susan G. Komen, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000. Grab them in Komen Pink for $164.99 on www.newbalance.com.

New Balance 247 Luxe Pack

Of course the comfortable kicks of New Balance could not be exempt from the knit kicks game.  Their new 247 Luxe Pack is testament.  The pack features very lightweight uppers of nubuck, suede and knit textile all set onto the brand's REVlite sole unit to ensure that the comfort continues on with this new foray into knit.  The silhouette utilizes nods from the brand's 998 and 1300 sneakers.  The pack comes in three color ways of Brown/Tan, Grey/Purple and Black/Olive and is available now at FeatureSneakerBoutique.com.

Concepts X New Balance TBTF Night Trail Sneaker

Updates serve to make the acceptance better.  Collaborations serve to make a product more aware to different groups of potentials.  Now blend the two as in the case of New Balance's collaboration with the influential Concepts store on the TBTF Night Trail Sneaker.

It may be New Balances iconic 90's trail-running shoe, but it gets the cool update from Concepts in this first collabo for the two of 2016.  The upper consists of reflective textiles and close-knit metal mesh with a reflective New Balance FantomFit™ welded skin to make night-moves easier and cozier.  Throw in reflective eyelets and metallic embroidery on the tongue and not to mention a Concepts woven branded lace and secure fit heel-webbing and I think we have a winning collaboration here.  It wins since it's not only attractive, but also highly functional as well.

This limited-edition collaboration is available tomorrow February 6 at both Concept stores in Cambridge, Massachusetts @ 37 Brattle Street and in New York City @ 225 Hudson Street at 10am and on-line at the Concepts website at 12pm.

New Balance M577 Sneaker

Inspirations of Britain with nods of the U.S.  New Balance has recently released a cool color way of their M577 sneaker as part of their 'Test Match' pack.  With an upper constructed of lamb leather and pig suede overlays, the sneaker boasts the brand's ENCAP midsole which provides a light weight and comfortable fit.  The little accents like the logo and the heel embroidered Union Jack make this a sneaker a handsome and fun one to rock for Spring.  Pair this with your spring joggers and ankle grazing denim.  Available now at KithNYC.com.

New Balance MRL696 Sneaker

Light and easy wins the race.  These remixed MRL 696 Sneakers from New Balance are nice and lightweight executed in thin supple single-layer leather.  The airiness and weightless appeal is further driven home by the inclusion of the tooling that is common on the regular 696 models.  The result is a handsome sneaker with a sophisticated air that walk a great line between active and premium.  Available now in all three color ways at KithNYC.com.

New Balance National Parks Pack

Following up on Shoeography's post of New Balance's National Parks 1300 sneaker in the blue/dark blue colorway earlier this year is this complete post of the full National Parks Pack.  New Balance has been coming on strong in recent years by realizing just how comfortable their shoes are together with the new spending ease that has taken over menswear.  For Spring 2014, their National Parks pack takes their familiar 1300, 990, 574, 998 and 996 Models and remixes it to the colors of the wood, land and water of Americas national parks.  The insoles come complete with trail markers from a designated national park adding to the collector's edition value while the patented midsoles featuring technology like ENCAP® and ABZORB® add to the comfort value.  The packs and all their color ways are available now at NewBalance's site here.

New Balance M1300 National Parks Sneaker

One if by land, two if by sea and the sky's the limit.  New Balance ushers in Spring 2014 with this new National Parks M1300 Sneaker.  Inspired by the colors of the planet, this sneaker is an homage to the planet and as always a comfort for the feet.  Deep blue, red and a brilliant blue never looked so geographically and 'ortho-amiably' harmonious together.  Available now at KithNYC.com.