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Concepts x New Balance “Freedom Trail” Pack

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

Concepts x New Balance "Freedom Trail" Pack

The city of Boston is home to sneaker label New Balance and high-end sneaker shop Concepts. The two sneaker entities have come together to create a sneaker two-pack, which celebrates Boston's early history and is known as the "Freedom Trail" pack.

The Freedom Trail is a brown brick track painted in red that if followed, leads to the city's biggest monuments. Concepts has taken these two colors as the basis for their pack, which includes the classic New Balance 1500 and New Balance 875.

The New Balance 875 is a new sneaker, which is making its debut as part of the Freedom Trail pack. The kicks are built in full grain brown leather and suede and feature minimal red accents. The kicks inner-lining comes in soft pigskin leather, while the upper rests on a sole built with New Balance technology to assure comfort and stability.

The classic New Balance 1500, which dates back to 1989 comes in a brown full grain leather with pigskin leather lining and red accents.

Both sneakers are scheduled to release on the 27th of November 2009 at Concepts.

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New Balance 577 | Spring 2010 Preview

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

New Balance 577 | Spring 2010 Preview

December is a big month for the New Balance 577, the sneaker will release in three colorways as part of the "Berlin Wall" pack x Overkill and Sneakers N' Stuff 10th Anniversary RGB pack x New Balance.

2010 also looks to be interesting for fans of the New Balance 577 with new colorways set to release as in March. The mesh and leather sneakers feature a white and khaki base with one in green and the other in red colors. We will keep you posted when the sneakers release.

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New Balance 850 “Skippy” x Sneaker Freaker

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

New Balance 850 SMU x Sneaker Freaker

Last week we spotted the New Balance 850 designed by sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker, which is part of the New Balance SMU project.

Today we have another look at the kicks created by the Australian sneaker connoisseurs. Recently the trend in sneaker design is minimalist colorways, materials and models.

The folks at the SNKR FRKR bucked the trend and created a memorable unique sneaker creation. The kicks back section comes in a traditional look look in black with neon green accents while the front comes in tan, which pops out.

In terms of build, the sneaker is constructed in mesh and a very apt use of Kangaroo leather.

If you want pick these up you can find them at shops on the 5th of December.

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New Balance 1500 Limited Edition | Brown / Green

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

New Balance 1500 Limited Edition | Brown / Green

We have previously seen the New Balance 1500 in two colorways as part of the labels winter 2009 sneaker releases. Another colorway of the sneaker has now surfaced in earthy fall colors. The kicks upper is built in suede and leather in brown, black, and green. Japanese based mita has announced the sneakers will be in stock on the 11th of March 2010.

Update: The sneakers have been available in Switzerland since the summer. So they are not new and should be available now. Thanks to Gmayo for the info.

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New Balance 1300 “Made in England” | 2010 Preview

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

New Balance 1300 "Made in England" | 2010 Preview

The New Balance "Mad in England", label is produced at the brand's Flimby factory by a staff of artisans who have been making sneakers for decades. A quality piece of footwear must not only be created with premium materials but the skillful hands of a craftsman.

In January 2010, the Flimby factories work on the New Balance 1300 will hit sneaker shops. The sneakers are built in a mix of nubuck and mesh in straightforward color combos in your choice of grey, navy, or olive.

Check your local New Balance dealer for availability in the new year.

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New Balance 670 | Spring 2010 Preview

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

New Balance 670 | Spring 2010 Preview

The New Balance 670 recently released in a minty fresh design by Danish sneaker shop Norse Projects. The sneaker will next release in 2010 as part of the New Balance spring collection.

The New Balance in-house design team has given the sneaker a mix of subtle looks, which balance dark and light colors as both dominant and subordinate elements. The sneakers were produced at the brands Flimby Factory in England, which is known for its craftsmanship.

The four colorways are all slated to release in early 2010, with releases in January and March.

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New Balance M850 SMU x Sneaker Freaker

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 | Posted in New Balance

New Balance M850 SMU x Sneaker Freaker

As part of the global New Balance SMU program, the brand has connected with sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker.

The Australian magazine has created a creative colorway which is anchored down the middle in black suede. The toe is colored in orange mesh and leather, while yellow accents are seen on the N, inner-lining, heel and midsole.

The sneakers are scheduled to release on the 5th of December at select shops.

via New Balance Live

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