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Following a slew of notable collaborations in the past few years, including team-ups with DELUXE and Converse, Japan’s Journal Standard is this time joining forces with Pink New Balance.
Utilizing the New Balance 2002r Men S Calm Taupe Angora Silver Metallic as the blueprint, the classic silhouette has been revisioned using tough Cordura in a black and grey color scheme. Along with the durable Cordura, the sneaker’s upper is crafted from a mix of suede and mesh fabric. Lastly, the New balance fresh foam x 1080 v12 d wide nb black gold women running w1080v12-d features metal dubraes and leather tongue tab labels.
Starling Marte wearing the Pink New Balance 40 40 Low Metal Low New balance fresh foam x 1080 v12 d wide nb black gold women running w1080v12-d at overseas locations now. However, a stateside release has yet to be announced. Check out the photos below courtesy of Sneaker News in the meantime.
Release Date: Available now (Japan); TBC (US)
Price: TBC
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