To start off 2026, I’m reviewing the newest Aime Leon Dore and New Balance collaboration! This collection draws inspiration from Nordic winter exploration, and is headlined by two colourways of the 991. Check out my review of this “Chocolate” colourway to learn all you need to know! Anyone else also pick these up on their site?
With the last few days of 2025 upon us, Concepts dropped a banger with this collaboration with New Balance. This 997, named “Montage”, is inspired by the grunge era of the early 90s, which is when the 997 first debuted. Check out my in-depth review for a detailed breakdown and on feet look. Anyone a fan of these too?
New Balance and Joe Freshgoods dropped their latest project – two colourways of the Abzorb 2010 model. I picked up one of the two, “Bag Lady”, which features a mesh upper, boucle fabric overlays, and reflective hits, all in a wearable colour palette. Check out my review for a detailed breakdown and to see these on feet! How are y’all feeling about these?
Up There’s reputation of strong collaborations continues, this time dropping a New Balance 991 V2. This pair takes a subtle approach, with black mesh, premium black leather, reflective 3M panels, and tiny pops of green. A gum rubber outsole completes the look alongside three different lace options. Check out my review for a closer look and thanks to Up There for sending these over my way!
Danielle Cathari’s run as Creative Director for Kith Women was wrapped up with the release of the “Reverse” New Balance 991 V2. This flips the colours of her previous 991 V2 collab from 2024, featuring a green mesh, with lush brown suede and reflective panels atop. Check out my review of these beauties and to see how they look on feet!
Kith continued their partnership with Madison Square Garden with the release of two colourways of the New Balance 993. Adorning the familiar colours of the New York Knicks, today I’m reviewing the “Navy” pair, which opts for darker tones contrasted against orange and white hits. Tune into my video for a complete breakdown and to see these on feet! Anyone else pick these up this past Monday?
Japanese label, WTAPS, just dropped their newest New Balance collaboration. This time it’s their take on a new model – the Abzorb 2010. This pair incorporates grey and military green tones of mesh, suede, and synthetic layers. Check out my video for an in-depth breakdown of this fall-ready sneaker. Who else copped?
Action Bronson dropped his newest project with New Balance, for the first time reimagining the beloved 992 model. This “Tiger Eye” pair has a distinct fall flavour, with brown suede, fiery orange mesh, and blue and black tones. Tune into my review for an in-depth breakdown and to see how these look on feet!
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