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Tennis shoes aren’t what they used to be. The sneakers worn by the tennis stars of yesteryear, used to say something, namely that these players didn’t feel the need to sacrifice style for functionality — why should you have one without the other?
In an effort to evoke the more desirable kicks of the 1970s, Todd Snyder has collaborated with New Balance to create the exclusive 997 Chalk Stripe. You’re probably more than familiar with the ubiquitous 997 silhouette from New Balance and now it’s been elevated with white patent leather and snakeskin accents. They’re clean, without being boring. Go ahead, channel your inner Bjorn Borg and get a pair below.
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![[L-R] Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills and Peter Buck of R.E.M. at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on July 7, 1984.](https://www.insidehook.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rem-book-interview.jpg?resize=450%2C450)
