Cycling-Inspired Sneakers

New Balance & Independent Fabrication Remix the M498 Running Sneaker

Bicycle frame maker Independent Fabrication and New Balance have teamed up to promote the upcoming Single Speed Championships in New Zealand with the New Balance & Independent Fabrication M498.

The New Balance & Independent Fabrication M498 is styled after a frame that Independent Fabrication made specifically for the competition. The suede shoe is wrapped in green all around with black and yellow accents. While I'm not much for fixies, I am a huge fan of this shoe.

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SCORE
1.5 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 20%
Activity 18%
Freshness 8%

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