Carhartt WIP has always been selective in choosing its collaborative partners, only working with influential names like Converse, Clarks, and even Toogood. And after quite some time since their last foray into sneakers, the label is now welcoming another familiar name into its circle: New Balance.
For their first collaboration, the two have prepared a capsule inclusive of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The collection’s theme is modeled after a sculpture center, a series of neighborhood gyms that can be found all throughout America. This inspiration takes shape in both color and motif, the latter of which consists of collegiate-styled typography and trophy graphics.
Alongside canvas jackets and jersey-constructed basics, the range is helmed by the 990v1, which takes on a mesh and hairy suede construction. The shoe’s base is rendered in a dark grey, while the laces, heel tab, and midsole opt for a light, off-white finish. Adjacent, the “N” logo and lining lean a bit darker, albeit nowhere near the degree of the navy-tinged overlays throughout the upper. Co-branding, then, rounds out the design, doing so along the heel tab, tongue, and sockliner.
When is the New Balance x Carhartt WIP 990v1 Dark Navy releasing?
The Carhartt WIP x New Balance collection will be available on September 16th via select retailers, Carhartt WIP stores, and the New Balance website. Check out official images below as we wait for more details with the upcoming release.
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
