Our verdict
At first glance, this is a stylish sneaker, but there's so much more to the New Balance Vision Racer that makes it well-loved by sneaker fans. With its unique heavily layered design with recycled materials and a comfortable footbed, this shoe captured the eyes and hearts of verified buyers who are into eco-friendly retro kicks.
Pros
- Unique, clean design
- Superb comfort
- Sustainable
- Durable
- Eco-friendly
- Boosts height
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Cons
- Heavy
- Need a short break-in
Who should buy the New Balance Vision Racer
Buy the Vision Racer from New Balance if you:
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- want to elevate your height and your style
- are looking for a pair of kicks that lasts a long time
Who should NOT buy it
While chunky and very fashionable, these sneakers do need a short break-in. Without it, they might feel a bit stiff and weird and some have even reported the need to learn how to walk in them. So, in case you're after a shoe that's comfortable out of the box, look at New Balance 237 or New Balance 850.
Turn heads with its trendy style
Most buyers share their appreciation for the eye-catching style of New Balance Vision Racer. The hyped Jaden Smith x New Balance Vision Racer taps elements from Smith’s favorite NB silhouettes, the 1700 and X-Racer.
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Many sneakerheads have nothing but praise for this shoe's comfort, saying that it is very cozy to wear. Some mentioned that they have been walking and standing in these for a long time yet did not have the urge to take them out.
Heart and mind on the planet
This collaboration gives back to the community by producing an iteration made of recycled materials, which a huge number of fans really love. Many Jaden Smith fans are pleased that the New Balance Vision Racer is no rambling to looking great while promoting a more vegan, sustainable and eco-friendly footwear.
Quite the bruiser
Droves of casual wearers are full of praise for the sturdy construction of the NB Vision Racer. Although used daily, many attested that it holds up extremely well.
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Several verified buyers mentioned that this sneaker is perfect for anyone who wants to look a bit taller. This is because of the shoe's thick EVA midsole which indeed adds some height to anyone who wears this piece.
On the clunky side
One of its letdowns is its tad hefty weight; which several owners have mentioned. Weighing at about 450g, this sneaker belongs to the very heavy category.
Style of the New Balance Vision Racer
The first design of Jaden Smith and New Balance is almost as cartoonishly chunky on the bottom, which is the exclamation mark of a sole reminiscent of the beefy tooling trending in athletic footwear for the past three years. This is from Smith's tendency to put two inserts into his shoes to lift himself higher off the ground. The upper is borrowed from the New Balance X-Racer, a modern lifestyle offering that launched in 2019. The Vision Racer releases globally in the "wavy baby blue" colorway on July 24. While it's Smith's first New Balance to release to the public, this is not the first shoe he's made with the brand.
Jaden Smith: The man behind the great shoe
Jaden Smith has always been proud when it comes to expressing his creativity in all he does - whether it's fashion, music, movies, or shoes, you'll know it has that Jaden Smith style. Due to his youthful style which some say is chill and smooth, others also describe it as a sustainable style with his materials and texture choice. The New Balance Vision Racer is a perfect example of what Jaden Smith's style is.
The sneaker which is officially deemed as the New Balance for Jaden Smith Vision Racer incorporates recycled materials from top to bottom. This was a requirement for the 22-year-old artist, who signed a deal with New Balance in 2017. This partnership includes commerce and community - the brand wants to sell sneakers while Smith just wants to focus on the brand supporting his philanthropic efforts.
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Inserting Smith’s knack for dramatic details, this model garnered acclaim for some of its cool aspects:
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- The wavy accents on the midfoot which sandwich the N logo conceive an enticing appeal.
- Repeating ((Vision)) hints are found on the piping around the mudguard.
- Despite the modern vibe of this model, this sneaker uses the renowned classic NB logo on its plastic-ky heel counter.
- Its translucent rubber sole displays a huge ((Vision)) logo.
- Reflective bits are found around the upper for visibility during low-lights.
- Jaden's love for anything in the '70s can be seen in the Trippy summer collection pack's rainbow-colored hues.
