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65 New Balance Shoe Innovations

From Custom Sneaker Kiosks to Charitable Marathon Kicks

— February 19, 2015 — Fashion
These New Balance shoe innovations range from custom sneaker kiosks to charitable kicks that commemorate the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Known for creating quality running and outdoor gear, New Balance is always innovating and changing the way one perceives traditional athletic-wear.

Blending style with function, New Balance shoe products are not only aesthetically striking and a favorite among top fashion bloggers but also feature high performance designs that experiment with unconventional materials. A great example of the brand's innovative design process is their Gore-Tex constructed sneaker. The New Balance MTG580 Gore-Tex shoe is perfect for snow and ice-filled terrains and will enhance running performance during harsh weather conditions.

On the style front, collections like the New Balance Tropical Cocktail pack draw their color inspiration from resortwear, tropical flowers and birds to create visually vivid products.
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Customizable Running Kicks
Customizable Running Kicks
The New Balance US574 is Consumer-Designed from the Ground Up
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63
Dual Blue Tone Sneakers
Dual Blue Tone Sneakers
The New Balance 1500 Series Releases New Blue Colorway Design
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62
Sport Celebrating Shoes
Sport Celebrating Shoes
The New Balance Season Ticket Pack Pays Homage to the NFL and MLB
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61
Supermodel-Designed Sneakers
Supermodel-Designed Sneakers
The Heidi Klum for New Balance Line Sold Exclusively on Amazon
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60
Monarch Nuptial Kicks
Monarch Nuptial Kicks
New Balance Will & Kate Royal Competition Lets You Rock Royalty Footwear
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59
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
The New Balance Authors Collection is a Homage to American Literature
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58
Shimmery Scaled Sneakers
Shimmery Scaled Sneakers
The Latest New Balance 574s are Designed Like Tropical Fish
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57
Fitness Gear Vending Machines
Fitness Gear Vending Machines
Westin Hotels & Resorts’ Machine Trades Tweets for Running Gear
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56
Illustrative Sneaker Landscapes
Illustrative Sneaker Landscapes
The New Balance MRT580 'REVlite Pack' Campaign is Oriental-Themed
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55
Girlie '90s Kicks
Girlie '90s Kicks
The X-Girl New Balance Shoes Make Ladies Shoes Awesome
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54
Marathon Tribute Sneakers
Marathon Tribute Sneakers
New Balance Released a Shoe in Honor of the Boston Marathon 2014
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53
Gray Garden Kicks
Gray Garden Kicks
The New Balance Purple/grey Sneakers are a Demure Look
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52
Salvaged Plastic Runners
Salvaged Plastic Runners
The New Balance 'newSKY' is Made Using Recycled Bottles
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51
Folklore Street Shoes
Folklore Street Shoes
The New Balance Paul Bunyan is Inspired by an American Legend
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50
New England Sailing Sneakers
New England Sailing Sneakers
The New Balance 999 from Concepts is a True Boat Shoe
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49
Patriotic Platform Kicks
Patriotic Platform Kicks
J.Crew & New Balance Created a Pair of Independence Day Sneakers
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48
Department Store Sneaker Collaborations
Department Store Sneaker Collaborations
New Balance and Harrods Team Up to Create the New USA 574s
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47
Radiant Retro Kicks
Radiant Retro Kicks
The New Balance Project by Hayoung Jung Lights Up Your Favorite Sneakers
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46
Vehicular Sneaker Illustrations
Vehicular Sneaker Illustrations
Ghica Popa Turns New Balance Sneaker Styles into Crazy Cars
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45
Silver Commemorative Kicks
Silver Commemorative Kicks
The New Balance Atmos and X-Girl Sneakers are Rad
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44
Crown-Kissing Shoe Packs
Crown-Kissing Shoe Packs
The New Balance Lake Distric Pack Pays Homage to British City Flimby
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43
Rad Superhero Kicks
Rad Superhero Kicks
PHANTACi Unveils the Green Hornet Sneakers
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42
Mountain-Shredding Boarder Gear
Mountain-Shredding Boarder Gear
Cruise the Slopes with the New Balance 686 Snowboard Boot
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41
Cycling-Inspired Sneakers
Cycling-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance & Independent Fabrication Remix the M498 Running Sneaker
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40
Fat Tuesday-Inspired Footwear
Fat Tuesday-Inspired Footwear
These Mardi Gras New Balance Sneaks are Ready to Party
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39
Swing Dancing Kicks
Swing Dancing Kicks
Fraqbois and New Balance Team Up for 50s-Style Sneakers
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38
Colortastic Kicks
Colortastic Kicks
New Balance 2010 Spring Collection is Straight Out of a Crayon Box
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37
Vibrantly Athletic Sneakers
Vibrantly Athletic Sneakers
The New Balance Summer 2014 Elite 580 Collection is Super Funky
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36
Highlighter-Heeled Snowboard Shoes
Highlighter-Heeled Snowboard Shoes
The 686, HUF, & New Balance Collaboration is Fresh & Exciting
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35
Proud Flag-Patterned Sneakers
Proud Flag-Patterned Sneakers
The American Flag New Balance 996 Sneakers Take Pride in Flashiness
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34
Irish Mint Green Sneakers
Irish Mint Green Sneakers
The New Balance 990 St. Patrick's Day Shoe Has Gone Green
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33
Bee-Inspired Kicks
Bee-Inspired Kicks
The New Balance 996 Puts a Spring in Your Step
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32
Daring Denim Sneakers
Daring Denim Sneakers
Ronnie Fieg Teams Up With ASICS on Selvedge Gel Lyte III
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31
Rainbow Rasta-Inspired Runers
Rainbow Rasta-Inspired Runers
New Balance ML71 Gets Suited-Up with a Vibrant Flair
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30
Furry Running Shoes
Furry Running Shoes
The New Balance Urban Outdoor Collection is Silly Looking
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29
Cocktail Party Kicks
Cocktail Party Kicks
Raise Your Glasses to the New Balance Tropical Cocktail Pack
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28
Interactive Fashion Factories
Interactive Fashion Factories
The New Balance Flagship Store in NYC is a Conveyor Belt of Style
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27
Nordic-Inspired Kicks
Nordic-Inspired Kicks
The Norse Project New Balance Treads are Scandinavian Chic
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26
Flag-Waving Street Shoes
Flag-Waving Street Shoes
The New Balance H574J Kicks Are for True Patriots
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25
Green Trail Shoes
Green Trail Shoes
'New Balance 070' Uses Reduced Waste Design & Recycled Materials
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24
Educational Shoe Shops
Educational Shoe Shops
The New Balance Experience Store Provides a Valuable History Lesson
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23
Neon Plaid Kicks
Neon Plaid Kicks
The New Balance 574 Sneakers Cram in More Color Than a Pack of Skittles
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22
Pipe Cleaner Sculptures
Pipe Cleaner Sculptures
Don Porcella Creates a Wildly Imaginative Reality With Kid-Friendly Medium
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21
Peculiar Brand Mash-Ups
Peculiar Brand Mash-Ups
Polo Ralph Lauren New Balance US Open Tennis Shoe is Crisp & Clean Cut
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20
Sherpa Sneakers
Sherpa Sneakers
The New Balance A03 WA Gets You Ready for Winter
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19
Extreme Weather Running Shoes
Extreme Weather Running Shoes
The New Balance MTG580 Gore-Tex are Perfect For All Terrains
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18
Virtual Customization Kiosks
Virtual Customization Kiosks
Foot Locker Introduces an Interactive Shoe Customization Service
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17
Zodiac-Inspired Trainers
Zodiac-Inspired Trainers
New Balance 574 Year of the Dragon Preps for the Chinese Holiday
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16
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
The Latest New Balance Collection Celebrates American Authors
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15
Educational Mountain Shoes
Educational Mountain Shoes
The New Balance H710 'Ivy League' Shoes are Hardcore Kicks
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14
Camouflage Sneakers
Camouflage Sneakers
New Balance M575J 'Advantage Timber' Shoe Defies Flashy Design
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13
Presidential Sailing Shoes
Presidential Sailing Shoes
These New Balance 'The Kennedy' Kicks are Sailing-Inspired
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12
Colorful Bar Shoes
Colorful Bar Shoes
The New Balance Pub Pack Was Designed for Drinking
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11
Plaid Sneakers
Plaid Sneakers
New Balance Autumn/Winter 2007 Collection
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10
Childlike Polka Dot Sneakers
Childlike Polka Dot Sneakers
The Frapbois x New Balance Shoes are Funky Fun Kicks
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9
Fruit-Hued Footwear
Fruit-Hued Footwear
New Balance M574 Tropical Fruit Pack Kicks are Perfect for Summer
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8
Neon Hipster Kicks
Neon Hipster Kicks
The New Balance Expansion Sneakers are a Bridge Between Tokyo and New York
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7
Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers
Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers
New Balance MT576S by FRAT and Mita is Great for Athletic Ravers
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6
Pretty Pastel Sneaker Lookbooks
Pretty Pastel Sneaker Lookbooks
The New Balance ML999 Spring 2014 Catalog Embrace Cherry Blossoms
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5
Rainbow Sneakers
Rainbow Sneakers
Atmos and New Balance CM996 Sneakers Are Like a Spectrum
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4
Hybrid High-Tops
Hybrid High-Tops
The New Balance H710 is a Mix Between a Tennis and Hiking Shoe
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3
Moccasin Basketball Shoes
Moccasin Basketball Shoes
New Balance A20 Brings Hippie Chic to the Court
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2
Francophile Footwear
Francophile Footwear
The New Balance 576 'France' is Pepe Le Pew-Approved
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1
Luminous Chromatic Kicks
Luminous Chromatic Kicks
The New Balance Revlite Rainbow is for Fearlessly Eccentric Joggers
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