The resurgence of New Balance can largely be attributed to their throwback running designs from the turn of the century, along with their luxurious lifestyle footwear. However, these two successful endeavours don’t fully cover their expansive efforts, such as the skate-centric New Balance Numeric series.
Tom Knox furthered the line’s popularity when he unveiled his signature design, the Numeric 600, last year. This series continues to roll out captivating styles, next in line being the “Rain Cloud” colorway.
When examining the New Balance Numeric 600, both skate shoe followers and New Balance fans will find familiar elements. It brings together two worlds excellently, merging a minimalistic sole unit with the upper, by means of sturdy rubber supports. In addition, the leather heel cup channels the vibe of models like the 540, while the general design stirs memories of skate shop essentials such as the adidas Samba.
However, the significant tribute to the New Balance heritage lies in the colorway. Its classic mix of white, bone, and “Rain Cloud” grey echoes the brand’s vintage leanings, which persistently embellish popular styles like the New Balance 550 or recent hits like the New Balance 9060.
The New Balance Numeric Tom Knox 600 “Rain Cloud” is currently up for grabs at NewBalance.com, priced at $95.