Kicks : New Balance January 2013 Releases

2013 looks to be bringing plenty more heat for the New Balance category, with retros in order from as high up as the New Balance 1500 to as low down as the New Balance 373. It’s hard not to be most excited over the former category, with the made in the UK staple making itself known immediately with a quartet of clean looks. Click through with us to check out the rest of the range and drop us a line in the comments on which January New Balance release you’re looking forward to most.

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Kicks : Concepts x New Balance 999 ‘Kennedy’ – Releasing @ West NYC

Cambridge, Massachusetts’ Concepts is no stranger to dope sea-themed collaborations, their Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Lobster’ series setting the northeast sneakerhead scene on fire and setting a new standard in special edition packaging.  Their latest design, the New Balance 999 ‘Kennedy’ just released this Saturday, but if you weren’t lucky enough to grab a pair, we have some good news.  This sailing-inspired NB999 will make its way down I-95 to New York, where a limited run will be available at West NYC.  Click through to see some new images and let us know if you plan to grab one of the year’s best collaborative sneaker designs so far.

Kicks : New Balance Custom US574

 The New Balance US574 has launched online with a variety of colors so you can create a 1of1 of one of the all-time greats.  But unlike NIKEiD and some of the other online custom sites, New Balance kept things simple in terms of materials, sticking to the impeccable suede and mesh combo that, let’s face it, you would have probably picked anyway.  Click through to see a preview of the process then head over and create your Custom 574US today.

Kicks : New Balance Women’s 574 Retro Running Sneakers in Black/Burgundy (WL574PGG)

New Balance Women’s 574 Retro Running Sneakers in Black/Burgundy (WL574PGG) The most american sneaker line drops another fresh colorway in women’s sizes. The colorway utilizes Black, Ruby Red and Burgundy tones that consists almost intimate-looking lively palette. The fabrics include durable suede and nylon. The tongue and collar feature breathable ‘spongy’ fabric for a better comfort. The shoe is available at ANYConline.

Kicks : New Balance ML574 – July 2011

Hot on the heels of another pack of New Balance ML574s recently previewed here on Sneaker News is another collection of the venerated runner, a pack that’ll hit retail a bit earlier. These four new ML574s are all done in the classic suede and mesh combo with simple yet timely colorways that bring that vintage look full circle. Check out two different navy blue pairs, another in beige with navy accents and a green joint we wish would somehow make it out as part of the spring collection. As it is, you’ll have to wait till July for these but you can click through to see more and be sure to leave a comment and tell us which pair is best. via FNG

Kicks : New Balance H710SB – 1300CL Inspired

New Balance teased us with a beautful new M1500 whose colorway was inspired by the M1500 CL, but unfortunately US sneakerheads might not ever have a chance to grab a pair. But if you’re looking for that immortal grey-n-blue NB look, you’re in luck cos there’s a New Balance H710SB on the way in that same palette. These joints look superb in their suede and mesh construction and their release seems perfectly timed: just as (yet another) snowstorm appears poised to blanket New York, David Z on Broadway just got a full size run in stock. via Ronnie Fieg

Kicks : New Balance 574 Sonic – February 2011 Colorways

The New Balance 574 Sonic was one of the ‘honorable mentions’ that didn’t quite make the cut for Sneaker News’ Top 30 Sneaker of 2010, but needless to say, the sneaker deserves its props. The sonic-welded upper creates a lightweight shell without comprising the structure or comfort and maintains the classic retro-inspired look – there’s a reason why it’s so popular in college campuses and for older generations alike. In February 2011, more New Balance 574 Sonic releases will be available – one in a rich burgundy with a grey heel counter and a off-white cream tone with black. Endclothing has a pre-order available for both colorways so take another look after the jump and don’t miss out!

Kicks : Hectic x Mita x New Balance MT580 ’10th Anniversary’

Hectic x Mita x New Balance MT580 ’10th Anniversary’

Hectic collaborates with Mita Sneakers and New Balance once again, but this time celebrating a decade of collaborative releases among the three companies. Part of 10th anniversary edition is the featured pair of 580s sporting a yellow and blue suede upper. Check anyconline for new arrivals.

Kicks : Highs & Lows x New Balance 577 “Night & Day” Pack

Highs & Lows x New Balance 577 “Night & Day” Pack

New Balance is teaming up with Highs & Lows, a boutique located in Perth, Australia. Trying to focus on the 577 silhouette, the store came up with the “Night & Day” Pack, a double-style pack inspired by the views from Perth, Australia.
The “Day” sneaker, defined by it’s colorful blue and white colorway laid out on a suede and mesh constructed top section. The “Night” sneaker is obviously the complete opposite, with a darker, more stealthy look featuring black leather and nubuck throughout the base, white perforated leather on the toebox and ankle, and a faint speckle pattern on the midsole to acknowledge the moon and stars that fill the night sky. See more pics after the jump. Check anyconline for new arrivals.

Sleep At Westin Hotels, Get Free New Balance Gea

Westin + New Balance.

New Balance and Westin Hotels & Resorts have teamed up to offer free shoes and gear. On the footwear side, Westin guests will begin by having access to the New Balance 759 neutral trainer shoe. Full details on the program in the official presser announcement below…

New Balance and Westin Hotels Join Forces to Help Travelers Stay Healthy and Fit on the Road

New Program Provides Guests with Complimentary Athletic Footwear, Apparel, Accessories, Equipment, In-Room Workouts and More

BOSTON and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2010 — Two renowned global brands in the fitness and hospitality categories are joining forces to empower travelers to stay healthy and fit when away from home. New Balance and Westin Hotels & Resorts have forged an exclusive, worldwide partnership to help hotel guests overcome the hurdles of exercising on the road by providing New Balance footwear, apparel and fitness program content. The complimentary program recently launched at 10 Westin properties across the globe and will begin rolling out brand-wide in 2011.

No More Excuses – Pack Light and Still Stay Fit with Westin and New Balance

Guests of the 10 Westin pilot properties have access to New Balance shoes, apparel and accessories through a product loan program. During their stay, guests can borrow running shoes with brand new, disposable insoles for each use, as well as a variety of men’s and women’s apparel including shorts, shirts and socks for men and shorts, capri pants, shirts, sports bras and socks for women.

Westin guests will also benefit from travel-specific fitness content and added-value experiences provided by New Balance. New Balance Fitness Ambassador and Exercise TV celebrity trainer Holly Perkins will develop exclusive in-room fitness and equipment-free content that includes stretching and strengthening workouts, cardio and yoga. The program includes “Wellness in Travel” tips from Holly on nutrition and creative ways to combat jet lag and promote healthy living. In addition, New Balance is working with individual Westin properties to enhance its current three- and five-mile local area running maps. As part of the partnership, participating properties will provide guests traveling to a city for a major athletic event, such as a marathon, with wellness amenities, including turn-down gifts with “performance/fuel” goodies for the race and “good luck” wake-up calls.

“Keeping guests’ fitness goals in mind, we’ve partnered with New Balance to provide yet another option to help travelers stay well on-the-road,” said Nancy London, Vice President, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Guests simply need to show up ready for a great workout. We provide the rest.”

“Convenient access to the proper athletic equipment and programming is vital to the traveler who wants to stay healthy and fit while they’re away from home,” said Hilary Keates, director of global marketing and brand management for New Balance. “New Balance is excited to partner with Westin to provide their health and fitness-minded guests with footwear, apparel, accessories and programming for an overall enhanced experience. As leaders in our respective categories with like-minded consumers, this alliance made perfect sense.”

The 10 participating pilot hotels include: The Westin Boston Waterfront; The Westin Michigan Avenue; The Westin San Francisco Airport; The Westin Maui; The Westin Santa Fe; The Westin Jersey City; The Westin Beijing Chaoyang; The Westin Tokyo; The Westin Valencia; and The Westin Grand Berlin. Additional details are also available on the co-branded website developed for this partnership at www.westin.com/newbalance.

The new fitness offering joins a host of wellness initiatives recently introduced by Westin Hotels & Resorts. In late 2009, the brand launched a sleep study and sleep hotline with the National Sleep Foundation aimed at helping travelers troubleshoot common sleep problems. In the fall of 2007, Westin partnered with SuperFoods Partners LLC to become the first hotel brand to create a SuperFoods-focused menu. In 2006, the brand introduced Breathe Westin and became the first in the industry to go smoke-free and offer guests a healthy, 100% smoke-free hotel experience.

This partnership is part of an ongoing effort by New Balance to forge innovative partnerships with active lifestyle and fashion brands that share a similar customer base, as evidenced by the company’s recent collaborations with Heidi Klum on a global active wear collection and with J.Crew on a domestically-manufactured footwear collection.