The New Balance 850 is making a comeback. After reappearing at Aimé Leon Dore earlier this year for the first time since 1996, the 850 has been on every New Balance head’s mind ever since. This week, the sleek silhouette launches in a new tropical colorway.
The New Balance 850 isn’t just any other silhouette from the Boston brand’s archives. Originally released in 1996, the ML850 was New Balance’s first big leap into more modern product for a much younger audience. The key feature of the silhouette is the removal of the famous oversized “N” logo that covered every single New Balance shoe at the time. Instead, the brand opted for a much more subtle NB script on both the tongue and heel. Combined with the 850’s sleek and wavy overlays, this made for a much more eye-catching design than anything New Balance had been working on at the time. The sneaker returned this year in several original colorways, the Boston team has readied an exciting look as one of the first new color schemes. Dubbed the “Tropical” colorway, this style begins with a light pink mesh for the base layer, reinforced with wavy suede overlays first in black, then again in green. Yellow webbing loops and inner lining add more flare, while white toecaps and lacing support completes the look.
NEW BALANCE 850 OG “TROPICAL” RELEASE INFORMATION
New Balance’s latest colorway of the fan-favorite retro 850 is ready to release later this week on December 26th, 2019, from select retailers like SneakersNStuff. The rollout of the vintage 850 model is continuing slowly, so be sure to check out your local retailers to find a pair for $120. In the meantime, check out the official images below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more New Balance release information.
New Balance 850 “Tropical”
Release Date: December 26th, 2019
Price: $119
Color: White/Green/Pink
Style Code: ML850ysd
