New Balance is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a robust collection of footwear and apparel. And whereas other brands have gone for more conceptual interpretations of the Year of the Dragon, New Balance keeps to its penchant for clean, largely monochromatic color schemes “inspired by the power, confidence, and creativity of the most auspicious of zodiac signs.”
Four pairs of sneaker constitute the footwear component of the LNY collection, including two colorways for the hit 1906 silhouette. One version of the sneaker, known for its “N” logo’s incorporation into the lacing system, mixes shades of pink along with a cream midsole and pistachio green for the Abzorb SBS heel cushioning and custom insole. The other 1906N is less saturated with a mix of faded greens, off-white, and light brown featured throughout.
A predominantly black version of the recently launched WRPD Runner is broken up by a key lime interior and a green-ish translucent outsole. Rounding out the quartet of shoes is a tonal green 610 featuring a pinstripe look at its base.
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For apparel, New Balance has prepped a range of sweats and outerwear in largely natural colors, with a run of cropped sweatshirts and knit pants for women to be added into the mix Jan. 9.
With the exception of the forthcoming expansion, New Balance’s Lunar New Year collection is out now through its website. Almost all sizes for the 1906N, 610T, and WRPD Runner sneakers are still available, with pricing range from $140 to $175.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior Trending News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
