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Today rings in the beginning of Latino Heritage Month, and New Balance and Francisco Lindor are celebrating by dropping a three-pack for his signature shoe with a Puerto Rican theme.
Two cleated versions of the Lindor 2 and an additional one that can be worn off the field all take on the “Vintage Puerto Rico” theme. Puerto Rico, where the Mets shortstop and four-time all-star was born and raised, informs all three iterations through a red, white, and blue color scheme to match the territory’s flag. The idea of “vintage” then arrives through the blue overlays that take on a cracked texture to suggest age.
The two cleated options provide options for metal or TPU studs, while the cross-training version carries a more normal outsole suited for everyday wear. All three boast FuelCell cushioning underfoot, along with double-straps for security and a speed-lacing system.
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The Lindor 2 just arrived in July, two years after his debut model made him the first baseball player to be given a signature model from New Balance.
All the variations of the New Balance Lindor 2 “Vintage Puerto Rico” are out now on New Balance’s website, but most sizes of the non-cleated version are already sold out. Pricing is set at $130 for the one with TPU studs, $120 for the metal studs, and $110 for the studless.
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