Each time, the brand teams up with various brands and stores to release collaborative models for the enjoyment of their fans.New Balance. This season, for the first time, the brand has formed a honeymoon relationship with Stance, a premium sock brand headquartered in San Clemente. With its roots in West Coast culture, such as sports, skating, and art, Stance is a sock brand that has garnered attention worldwide and partnered with the NBA for the 2015-2016 season.
The collaboration with "Stance" is titled "First of All," paying homage to each brand's hometown and commemorating the collaboration with a Boston kit and a San Clemente kit. The collaboration will be released in two kits, a Boston kit and a San Clemente kit, to honor each brand's hometown.
Boston Kit ¥27,000+TAX Size: 26.0 - 28.0 , 29.0 cm
The Boston Kit is based on the 997, one of New Balance's Made in U.S.A. models. Inspired by the brownstone architecture synonymous with Boston , the upper is a brick-reddish pink. As an accent, the leather is embossed with a pattern of boulders to represent the streets of Boston. And the Stance socks are the Stance 144 Needle crew silhouette in premium cotton, matching the sport classic style of the 997.
San Clemente Kit ¥18,800+TAX Size: 23.0 - 29.0 , 30.0 cm
The San Clemente Kit by Stance, on the other hand, is a selection of Made in U.S.A.'s 1978, which debuted in Spring/Summer 2017, in keeping with the brand's still young seven-year existence. Inspired by the surf beaches and coastline of Stance's hometown of San Clemente, it is designed in a pale blue and sand beige suede combination. . and matching "Stance 144 Needle" socks in athletic stripes reminiscent of West Coast culture.
Both models go on sale Saturday, June 10, 2017. The number of rollouts is limited, and the best sizes are expected to be fought over, so we recommend those interested to check them out as soon as possible.
Text_Ryutaro Yanaka
New Balance Japan Customer Service Center
Phone: 0120-85-0997
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