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New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio has partnered with Japanese label AURALEE for a striking take on the modern contemporary R_C2.
Blending luxury design language with utilitarian aesthetics, the partnership has — in short order — refined what it is that workwear and sneaker sophistication evokes.
![AURALEE x New Balance R_C2](https://www.nicekicks.com/files/2019/03/auralee-new-balance-rc2-gore-tex-release-date-price-02.jpg)
Masterfully joining ripstop nylon, varying beige overlays, and waterproof GORE-TEX, reflective detailing gives visibility to this workwear-inspired look that is actually anything but. There’s a conscious straddling of the line, juxtaposing airy outdoor qualities with premium sentimentality. Shades of beige provide a concise nuance to the silhouette’s earthy glow which is matched by beige tongue branding and tonal midsole construction.
Quality craftsmanship leaps from this design that’s scheduled to release on March 9 at New Balance’s 19:06 concept shop. Take a closer look at the AURALEE x New Balance R_C2 and pink tuned for more details.
![AURALEE x New Balance R_C2](https://www.nicekicks.com/files/2019/03/auralee-new-balance-rc2-gore-tex-release-date-price-01.jpg)