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New Balance's Luis Navarro talks with Counter Kicks

In an exclusive interview, Counter Kicks talks with Luis Navarro, Product Manager for Men’s Lifestyle at New Balance. Luis reveals how the well-known 574 shoe was created from scraps, explains what the 574 means to New Balance, tells why 'Grey is beautiful', explains why the conservative-looking 990 series maintains its appeal in a market of busy designs, and discusses why New Balance's U.S. factories are so important to the company and its workers. Continue reading for the in-depth scoop...

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Meet the Concepts x New Balance "Freedom Trail" Collection

Introducing the latest collection from our Partnership Program - The Freedom Trail® Collection - developed in partnership with Concepts, of Cambridge. Inspired by one of Boston’s most celebrated landmarks, The Freedom Trail®, the collection pays homage to the shared importance of historic Boston - home to both Concepts and New Balance. With a nod to the Freedom Trail®’s red footpath and the brown brick of Boston’s antiquated North End neighborhood, the shoes came to life in premium brown leather and red accents. Check out the rundown of the collection, along with loads of photos, over at HighSnobiety.

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686 Snowboard Sneaker Launch Party

To promote our partnership with 686 on a limited snowboarding and sneaker collection, we held an East Coast launch event last night at Concepts in Cambridge, MA. The usual sneaker and snow folks were on hand and had their fair share of praise for the wares.

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New Balance and Nine West return for Fall and Winter

In time for cooler months, our partnership with Nine West is back with all-new colors and designs - each of them a blend of fashion-forward style and the ultimate in fit.

Click here to browse the shoes, meet NWBI, listen to the designers talk about the shoes, and find retailers carrying this limited line - while they last, of course.

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