There's no denying that the sneaker community have their eyes locked into New Balance. Over the recent years, the Boston-based imprint saw significant attention by way of premium collaborations and in-line releases. Here we have the New Balance 650R White Red, deviating from its low-top NB550 counterpart.
When Teddy Santis revived the NB550 model through his fashion and lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore, it saw massive success — so it's only natural to bring back the high-top version. Although this 650 is free from any co-branding details, it opts for a classic collegiate outfit to represent the shoe's basketball roots.
The colour blocking is simple, featuring a perforated leather base in white with contrasting black and red counterparts. High-cut padded collars add extra support and structure to the model, making them suitable for basketball, though an EVA-cushioned sole unit provides comfort for casual use. "N" logos on the sides and traditional NB branding details on the tongues, heels, and insoles complete the design.
