New Balance Launches its First “Elite Edition” Collection For Women*~

New Balance has kept its ear to the streets and recently featured three popular female sneakerheads in a lookbook to debut its first-ever "Elite Edition" for women. Ericka Gilbert (@DamnnEricka), Ivelisse Cassas (@Soledevida) and Brittany Sklar (@Britta_Ruth920) sport the New Balance 580 "Elite Edition" in three upcoming vibrant colorways. The collection is a nod to the woven patterns in tapestry and each 580 comes equipped with woven paneling, pig suede, mesh, and a speckled print midsole. The women's New Balance 580 "Elite Edition" will be available in all three colorways—green, grey, and black—on July 1st at NewBalance.com for $100.

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J.Crew x New Balance Made in USA M998 “Independence Day”*~

Designed by J.Crew in New York City and produced in Skowhegan, Maine, the "Independence Day" M998 features a white pigskin suede and mesh upper with rich red and blue accents, and a matching ABZORB sole. Produced in limited numbers, the “Independence Day” M998 will be available at 10 a.m. on June 14 at the Liquor Store in New York City, The Grove in Los Angeles and On Lan in Hong Kong, with the first 20 customers at each location also receiving a matching hat from Ebbets Field Flannels. The sneakers will be then be available at select J.Crew locations including New York, Boston, San Francisco and London, as well as J.Crew’s online store, starting June 18th.

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New Balance 2014 Summer “Moby Dick” Pack*~

New Balance premieres the made in the USA “Moby Dick” pack for the summer season. Consisting of the M1300MD and M998MD, the first features a light navy and teal nubuck and mesh construction, while the other pairs a grey pigskin with cobalt-colored mesh panels. Both models feature a colorway that seemingly pay tribute to the open sea and a particular sperm whale that evaded Captain Ahab in the great American novel Moby Dick. Both sneakers are currently available at select retailers, with the M1300MD priced at $199 USD and the M998MD at $209 USD.

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New Balance Made in USA M997 Black/Gum*~

The much beloved and iconic New Balance M997 is set to drop in this slick black/gum colorway later this summer. Using premium suedes and textured leather for the upper, the shoe sits on top of a durable Encap cushioned midsole with a built up heel unit. Furthermore, it features a perforated toe box for some added breathability to help combat the heat during the warmer months. The shoe is now available for pre-order at End for £169 GBP (approximately $280 USD)

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New Balance WMNS 574 "Alpine Pack"*~

Arriving right in time to coincide with the season change, New Balance drops a women’s-exclusive 574 "Alpine" Pack. Taking the silhouette for a spin three times over, we get a collection covering a variety of color schemes. Aside from canvas uppers, no details are held over from one colorway to the next, giving each a needed sense of individuality.

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New Balance Kiosk for 574 Customization at Foot Locker in Times Square*~

Samples of the fabrics and colors surround two large touchscreen displays, allowing customers to mix and match the overwhelming varieties for inspiration before diving headfirst into creation. The station does its best to alleviate any confusion or surprise before customers invest their time exploring the interface. This customization effort is the first of its kind for Foot Locker. The New Balance 574 Kiosk launched back in mid-August and is exclusively available in the Times Square store. Pricing for a custom New Balance 574 is $139.95, plus tax. Shipping is free, however, and the turnaround time is impressive. Custom kicks will ship within 6-10 days, anywhere in the United States.

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New Balance 577 – Brown/Grey/Green*~

Draped upon the manufactured 577 silhouette is a brown, grey and green colorway that feels at one with nature yet will fit in just as well in the concrete jungle us Sneakerheads tend to inhabit. The predominantly brown upper is constructed of suede and mesh, with accents of green and grey via select swaths of leather. The inner green lining, heel accent and “N” logo all chip in to make this quite a colorway.

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New Balance “Wanted Pack”*~

US and UK-made New Balances are always popular, and the brand’s Elite Edition releases emerging from China are making an impact as well. This Elite ‘Wanted Pack’ goes the greyscale route with the 580s mostly in black with grey and white hits and the 1600s with a similar ratio, but based in grey. Check out these October releases in greater detail below.

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CNCPTS X New Balance "C-Note" Teaser*~

CNCPTS is poised to link up with New Balance to bring forth a special edition sneaker dubbed the "C-Note". In the teaser Instagram video below, few details are disclosed aside from the expected release date of September 14. Judging by the colorful backdrop and previous CNCPTS collaborations, further expectations are high for what this tandem will be able to conjure up.

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Foot Locker X New Balance - 574 Customization*~

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New Balance September/October 2013 Preview*~

September and October adds variety with three UK-Made New Balance 576's and two brand new 1500's. Also a Rain Mac 577 along with a new style for the popular 574. Low profile classics round out the set with a trio of 410s and a single 420. Thirteen new pairs in total, that are previewed below.

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Footasylum X New Balance - 574 “High Roller” Pack*~

Though the name is bold, the “High Roller” pack from New Balance and Footasylum is actually quite tame, with the iconic 574 seeing sophisticated looks befitting of a bespoke suit and high roller status. These suede beauties each feature an all-over color scheme that is accented nicely by the white/black sole. These kicks can be copped tomorrow, August 23rd, via Footasylum.

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