New Balance M998CSEF

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—01. Suede and mesh uppers.
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If I was asked, I'd have to say that the 998 was formerly my favourite New Balance shoe, only to be ousted by all the incredible 990 and 997 models that have come out over the last few years. With this new colourway however, a strong case has been made for a change in sneaker hegemony once again. The impeccably balanced grey and navy option is one of the best I’ve ever seen, and sure to be a hit.

—Available from Blue Button Shop

New Balance CT300SKK

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—01. Made in Flimby, UK.

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Blue Button Shop has just received this outstanding version of the CT300 by New Balance. The black suede upper, tonal ’N’ logo, and contrasting sole unit make for an understated treatment on an appealing retro tennis shoe, that's seen a quiet renaissance in recent years next to their always popular running styles.

—Available from Blue Button Shop

New Balance Book

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—01. 129 pages.

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To mark the release of the M1300JP2 model, New Balance have worked with Japanese magazine 2nd to put together a compendium that looks at this shoe alongside many of the brand's other classic styles. A great resource for any fan’s bookshelf, the publication features detailed photos and write-ups (in Japanese), as well as an overview of individuals that wear, design, and make these highly revered running shoes.

—Available from Up There Store

New Balance M998: Bring Back Series

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—01. Made in USA.

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The all grey New Balance releases are always the ones that catch my attention and Blue Button Shop has one of the most desirable colourways in one of the most sought after models still available. Options like this are the best of the best in my opinion, to be chosen any day over vibrant of-the-moment limited editions that are rolled out in steady streams. More all grey colourways, I say!

—Available from Blue Button Shop

New Balance by Wings + Horns

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—01-02. Photograher: Fahim Kassam.

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This winter New Balance have teamed up with Vancouver-based brand Wings + Horns to create a series of monochrome pieces. The capsule collection, which includes a hooded sweatshirt, a pair of sweatpants, a fishtail parka and a special edition version of the MT580 running shoe, will be released at Wings + Horns and select New Balance retailers on December 13th.

—Wings + Horns
—New Balance

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New Balance M577 25th Anniversary Edition

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—01. Produced in the Flimby factory.

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The M577 style from New Balance has long been a go-to staple of anyone looking for a simple no-frills running shoe and in honour of its 25th anniversary it has received the special treatment. Utilizing premium pigskin and ENCAP components, this shoe has always been an undeniably great design and looks especially good in this two-tone navy, grey and white colourway.

—Available at Très Bien

New Balance 999CRB

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I always prefer the grey versions of classic New Balance models. They’re fresh, simple and free of ostentation but every once in a while I could do with just a little colour. This pair bridges the gap between some of the brighter 999s and the most basic grey ones. The subtle use of blue and tonal greys is about as tasteful as it gets. 

—Available at Gentry

New Balance CRT300VW

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—01. Suede and mesh upper.

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The CRT300 stands out as a unique retro-inspired tennis shoe amongst all the others out there. Pairing CT300 styling – originally from 1979 – with a REVlite sole, the classic silhouette is given a modern update. An array of bright colours have been released, but this simpler white option is my preference.

—Available at Up There Store