The Packer Shoes x New Balance MT580 "Pine Barrens" are an upcoming special edition release that celebrates the sneaker's 20th anniversary. The vibrant kicks boast an earthy palette inspired by Pine Barrens forest in New Jersey, which spans an impressive one-million acres, and the legend of the Jersey Devil.
The collaboration between Packer Shoes and New Balance makes sense given that Packer Shoes is an iconic New Jersey family-owned brand founded in 1907.
The special 20th anniversary MT580 kicks will have an extremely limited release, with only 500 pairs expected to be produced. The Packer Shoes x New Balance MT580 "Pine Barrens" will be available through Packer's web shop and select retail location after March 25, 2016.
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The Packer Shoes x New Balance Collab is Inspired by Pine Barrens
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