Joe Freshgood’s latest New Balance project, “Prom to Paris”, features two monochromatic 990 V6s. Today, I’m reviewing one of the two, the “Prom Blue” colourway which covers the entire sneaker with a beautiful light blue shade in a mix of materials like genuine suede and mesh. Check out my review and let me know if you are a fan of this latest limited collaboration or not!
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New Balance 990 V6 “Castlerock / Moonrock” (U990GR6) Review
Teddy Santis’ Season 6 collection of New Balance Made in USA is almost here. Today I’m giving you an early review of one of the debut pairs, the 990 V6 in “Castlerock / Moonrock”. These beauties feature dark grey suede, reflective panels and a beige mesh and midsole. Check out my review for an in-depth look and to see how they are on feet! Anyone copping these when they drop next week?
New Balance 1906A (Tech Explosion) “Silver Metallic” Review
New Balance’s newest variation on their 1906 model is here – the 1906A. This version takes the tradition components of the upper and warps them, like overhanging N-Lock straps, and panels that are seemingly coming off the shoe’s upper. Check out my review of this “Tech Explosion” release and let me know how you’re feeling this version!
Size? x New Balance 860 V2 “Bacon” Review
Size? continued their rich history with New Balance with an exclusive colourway of the 860 V2 nicknamed “Bacon”. This pair which released last month, features tones of red, brown and cream, which surrounds the ultra comfortable 860 V2 silhouette. Check out my detailed review and on feet look to get a better look at them!
Concepts x New Balance 1906U “Hours and Days” (SEAL) Review
Concepts just released this special edition take on the New Balance 1906 called “Hours and Days”, which pays homage to its 2012 “SEAL” collab on the 999 model. Featuring a mesh base with a variety of overlays in different materials, textures and colours, these still channel the soul of the SEAL 999 even though it’s on a brand new silhouette over a decade later. Check out my review for all the information you need to know!
New Balance 997 “Paris” (U997PA) Review
To celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics, New Balance dropped a collection available only at their La Marais store in Paris. Included in this collection which was designed in part by artist Franck Pellegrino, was this 997. This Made in USA model features a unique blend of colours, and the typical quality materials that New Balance is known for. Check out my review of this ultra limited release and let me know what you think of them! Big thanks to @webpiks for hooking me up!
New Balance 990 V6 “Paris” (U990PA6) Review
To celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics, New Balance dropped a collection available only at their La Marais store in Paris. Headlining this collection which was designed in part by artist Franck Pellegrino, was this 990 V6. This Made in USA model features a unique blend of colours, and the typical quality materials that New Balance is known for. Check out my review of this ultra limited release and let me know what you think of them!
Above the Clouds x Asics GT-2160 “Cream / Chocolate Brown” Review
Australian-based boutique, Above the Clouds, is back with another Asics GT-2160 collaboration. This time, it utilizes brown, cream and red hits, while still retaining the essence of the 2023 “Green” colourway. As usual, a translucent mesh covers the toebox – so your socks matter! Let me know what you think of this shoe down below!
Air Jordan 4 Retro SE “Wet Cement” Review
To celebrate the Paris Olympics, Jordan Brand released this new take on the iconic Air Jordan 4 model, nicknamed “Wet Cement”. Inspired by the streets of Paris, this Jordan 4 features grey tones in a mix of smooth nubuck and cracked suede. Check out my review for a closer look and to see how they are on feet!
