New Balance and Horween Drop 2016’s First Must-Have Sneaker

Go ahead and wear these anywhere, anytime

By The Editors
February 18, 2016 9:00 am

Man cannot live on leather boots and dress shoes alone.

This is Chicago, not Savile Row.

A high-minded hybrid sneaker goes a long way — especially one dressed in leather sourced right here in town.

New Balance’s Horween Bespoke collection is that.

Versatile. Natty. Exceptionally comfortable. You’ll want a pair come spring.

It’s the latest collaboration between New Balance and Chicago’s Horween Leather, and it pays tribute to some of the the retro sneakermaker’s most iconic silhouettes.

Basically, you’re looking at a leather upper on a white and gum rubber outsole, a look that’ll come in handy (footy?) when the day takes you into night.

The new full leather pack features the 997s in midnight blue, 1300s in classic brown and 1700s in slate grey, all built to age and develop character like your favorite boot or wingtip.

G’head. Put a little spring in your step.

Main Photo: Hypebeast

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