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FRAPBOIS x New Balance NB600 : " FRAPBOIS worked with New Balance on a pair of NB600 sneakers. The shoes come in black leather with polka dots, pink accents and a bright rainbow pattern on the lining and laces. Now available through FRAPBOIS in Japan. © 2011 Highsnobiety [...]

Stripped down, Chicago as hell, and ready for cars and i-pods alike, Little Owl recordings( the folks who brought you DEV ) presents: " Hiooo " a new single by the black Bart Simpson himself, Mic Terror . Check out: " Hiooo " flosstradamus rmx " Hiooo " original (I kinda dig the original more...) A bit about Mic Terror [...]

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Yet another interesting New Balance release for Spring 2011 . I really like this eye-catching colorway! The M1500 RBB Made in England comes beginning of January in a solid OG colorway, with nubuck and mesh uppers. These are now up for pre-order from End .

I am getting this while I'm in France...Period! Paris creative agency La MJC and colette got together with New Balance to create the " Vivre Sans Temps Mort " 1500 sneaker. The slogan used for the sneaker is one of the core slogans of the agency since the very beginning and describes a state of mind that is restless. The upper of the sneaker comes in a nice red/white/grey combination, using lots of premium leathers and mesh. Produced in the Flimby factory in the [...]

After emerging onto the international sneaker scene with a collaboration with Reebok , Highs & Lows (HAL) now team up with New Balance on a two-pack of sneakers dubbed Night & Day . The Day 577 is inspired by the beach, lazy barbecues and the city's blue skies and golden sun. For the Night 577 , a stealthier package was the basis with black full-grain leather and raw nubuck with 3M detailing. I'm a total sucker for a cool [...]

It has been 10 years since this collaboration started up. For a while there it was very much the icon of New Balance within sneaker culture, since it's spawned numerous other colabs in Japan and around the world. Sad to say the New Balance USA versions have never lived up to their international counterparts or my own expectations. But I still love this Hectic X Mita X New Balance MT580 series . This special 10th anniversary version comes in a bold blue and yellow, and is available online [...]

Here is the new Nonnative x New Balance CM1500 "Coyote." The running shoe will drop in Japan on January 3rd at Tokishirazu and other select retailers. I have to admit I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. It kinda reminds me of a simpler version of a previous New balance design and colorway. But the interwebs seem to be goin crazy for this sneaker so here it is.

New for Spring 2011 is a collaboration between San Fransisco skate institution Huf and New Balance . A minimal design takes form through both a 790 Snowboarding Boot and 205 light weight running shoe. The colorway on these is just scintillating. Both will be available January 8th at Huf and 686 .

I have to admit that the MT580 has lost some of it's luster over the last few years for me. That has little to do with a quality release like this one and everything to do with the inept and downright cheap approach that New Balance USA has taken to marketing it's wide releases. Bad design, lame colorways and all around cheaply manufactured materials have marred what had once been New Balance's premier Sneakerhead silhouette. And yes, I am talking about the initial American rollout [...]

The New Balance 574 Sonic, a "sonic welded" version of their iconic running shoe, uses heat and pressure to seamlessly fuse the sneakers' panels together. For Spring/Summer 2011, the shoe comes in new off-white and maroon colorways. Pre-order from End for a February release.

New Balance mix things up with these sleek M564s . Featuring a one-piece perf toe that pops off in plush suede, the heel is held firm thanks to a unique wrap-around ribbon that forms the upper eyelets. as seen in Sneakerfreaker issue 20

Tonight on the first Hip Hop Flavors of 2011! They're gonna feature Public Enemy 's debut album "yo! bum rush the show" and ALL of the samples used by the bomb squad in making the album. 1AM-4AM EST Go listen online at Hip Hop Flavors the show will air from 1 AM to 4AM EST but is then available 24/7 at the above link to stream for the next 7 days. Pass it on and tell a friend about it!

Singapore's premium sneaker boutique Limited Edt Vault have killed it again with this second collaboration, the M577BST . This shoe isamazing! The M577BST is a sequel to their previous 577 collaboration, and was created in New Balance's legendary Flimby factory in Cumbria, England. This release is significantly more eye-catching than the first drop, featuring the finest premium materials and a head turning colorway. The upper features full grain, crocodile skin embossed and cracked chrome leather! The sole and upper show a scintillating turquoise blue detail that immediately [...]

NEW BALANCE x LIMITED EDT M577BST - Sneaker Releases - Sneaker Freaker Magazine

New Balance 576 Heritage Line Fall/Winter 2010 : " Italian sneaker store Shoelosophy presents a special pack of New Balance 576 running sneakers. Entirely produced in the New Balance Flimby factory, the 576 Heritage Line consists of two sneakers coming in dark yellow and khaki colorways, featuring a unique vintage look on the upper. You can get the shoes [...]

New Balance WRC 574 : " It's time to improve your Fall/Winter 2010 sneaker collection with the new WRC 574 sneaker from New Balance. Based on the M574 outdoor boot, this fashion-forward edition will not only look good, but keep your feet feeling dry, warm, and comfortable against the elements. Featuring synthetic leather and nylon mesh, and D-ring lace hooks among other features, the WRC 574 sneaker will put a definitive touch on your feet and wardrobe. [...]

I have quite simply fallen head over heels for this band and their new album " Deadmalls & Nightfalls " They are performing at the Orpheum in Tampa on wednesday october 13th and I can hardly contain my excitement. This is gonna be one of those shows that if you see you will tell people about and if you miss you will kick yourself. Openers Donna Lu and Gates of Eden are no slouches either so this is looking like a pretty great wednesday night for me.