New Balance Unveils Another Iteration of the Signature 997 Shoe
References: newbalance & highsnobiety
New Balance unveils a new tonal iteration of the signature 997 sneaker model and the pig suede sneaker retains its overall structure, elevating it to new standards to meet the summer season. The model arrives with hits of bright pink details accompanied and muted by a base of gray colors.
The construction features the aforementioned pig suede material blended with mesh as well. The 'N' branding detail is complete at the side in hot pink and the color is also translated across the heel details and the midsole. Additional accents include some white at the ENCAP midsole and the EVA foam heel and midsole. To round out the entire sneakers are the rubber outsole for better traction.
The construction features the aforementioned pig suede material blended with mesh as well. The 'N' branding detail is complete at the side in hot pink and the color is also translated across the heel details and the midsole. Additional accents include some white at the ENCAP midsole and the EVA foam heel and midsole. To round out the entire sneakers are the rubber outsole for better traction.
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