New Balance is taking their classic 1600 and 1500 silhouettes and combining them into something that is absolutely beautiful. The New Balance 1550 Hybrid Sneakers ($TBA) are about to drop and feature a cleaned up toe box, with a modern mesh look. They didn’t stop there with the updates. The midsoles are RevLite, which gives the shoe upscale and lightweight cushioning and comfort. Additional features include vegetable leather on the tongue tags, hints of reflective material, and a gum sole, which takes the whole kit to the next level.
The Nike Air Footscape Desert Chukka QS ($219) is Nike’s latest take on their classic woven chukka. This version has an all black woven upper that sits on an all white midsole. The midsole makes use of Nike’s Freemotion Sole tech. Additional features include rubber outsole panels and a leather heel panel.