New Balance
New Balance 442 ‘Black Licorice’ Pack
As part of their Fall 2009 Collection is offering a lineup of new womens 442’s known as the Black Licorice Pack. This three-pack consists of the 442 sporting clean black uppers with bold neon hits. The color choices available include black/fuchsia, black/pink and black/lime, all of which feature neon rubber outsoles and extra neon laces for personalization. Each pair also comes in a special Black Licorice collectors black to match the color scheme of the sneakers.
Ladies can get either three of the New Balance 442 shoes in the Black Licorice Pack now at select Finishline retailers.
New Balance M575 ‘Horse Hair’
After having a popular release with their black horse hair 575 last year in 2008 New Balance brings the horse hair 575 back for 2009, this time using tan horse hair. The sneakers have a white leather base with tan horse hair added to the toe-box, mid-panels, NB logo and on the heel tab. Adding a little bit more to the design is a slight speckle design on the back half of the midsole.
The Horse Hair New Balance 575 is available now at select Nike retailers overseas such as Juebankongjian. At this time no info has been announced for a release in the States.
Staple x New Balance 575 ‘White Pigeon’ – Release Info
A few weeks ago images of the Staple x New Balance 575 ‘White Pigeon’ surfaced online but at the time we had no official details about a release date. Now thanks to Jeff Staple we can finally provide you with information related to the release, which happens to be coming soon.
In total there will be 1077 pairs of the New Balance 575 ‘White Pigeon’ with allocation varying for each region. An official release will come on August 18th with the sneakers being dispersed throughout 38 retailers worldwide, two in the US, one in Canada, two in South America, twelve in Asia/Aus, fifteen in Europe and six in Japan.
As an added reference, on the inside tongue label says “Shiro” which means “White” in Japanese. A nod to the New Balance Japan team that helped Jeff Staple make this happen.
Follow the jump for more detailed photos of the Staple x New Balance 575 ‘White Pigeon’ and a list of all the locations worldwide which will carry the sneakers. Best of luck to all those trying to get a pair.
WMNS New Balance 460 ‘Kaleidoscope’ Collection
The New Balance 460 launched in Spring 2009 to overwhelming reviews from the ladies. Due to their popularity New Balance has put together the ‘Kaleidoscope’ Collection featuring textured mesh uppers which boasts trendy colors and contrast stitching. Added details include a kaleidoscope insert and inner lining detail. Each pair has a unique kaleidoscope tongue label as well.
The Womens New Balance 460 ‘Kaleidoscope’ Collection is available now in four colorways: white/pink/purple, white/coral/teal, navy/beige/red and grey/pink with each pair retailing at $65. Follow the jump for a shot of all four colorups.
Staple x New Balance 575 ‘White Pigeon’
Jeff Staple is a busy man these days. We recently just took a complete look at the STPL x Airwalk ‘Payless Collection’ which is set to release any day and now we have some preview shots of a new Staple x New Balance 575 ‘Pigeon’ project in the works. This time around Jeff Staple and New Balance have created the White Pigeon 575. The sneakers are dressed in a white, off-white and grey color scheme accented with the same pink highlights which were included on the last Pigeon New Balance 575 shoes in dark grey. The iconic pigeon logo is included on the back of the heel and on the back of the tongue tag with the front saying 575 v2.
No exact release date has been announced at this time but the Staple x New Balance 575 ‘White Pigeon’ is rumored for a August release. Make sure to keep it locked for further updates and hit the jump for a few more pictures. Via: Mental Kicks
New Balance x 686 ‘580′ Sneakers & Snowboard Boots
In a collaboration which will be releasing this year during the Holiday 2009 season New Balance has teamed up with 686 to design a line of the NB 580. The Collection consists of two colorways of the 580 as well as two colorups of a 580 Snowboard Boot which 686 helped design. To other understanding there were also some 420 models designed as well and some jackets, hats, sweatshirts and tees, but as of right now we just have shots of the 580s to show you.
One of the sneakers and snowboard boots come in white/grey/orange while the other sneakers and boots come in black/blue. All four of the designs have a speckled mid-sole as well as a subtle plaid pattern incorporated throughout the uppers. The New Balance ‘NB’ logo and the 686 logo are both embroidered on the toe of the sneakers. An added feature to the 580 snowboard boots are interchangeable BOA lace coilers.
Watch for the entire collection to hit select NB and 686 distributors later this year.
