The New Balance 1500 model seems to often be the silhouette of choice when it comes to special occasions or limited releases. It was the model recently chosen for a purple/black limited edition release that some of you genuinely liked. Now, the CM1500 is once again the focus of another collaboration between New Balance and nonnative. Pictured here is a collection of two pairs of the CM1500 that nonnative and New Balance worked on, which is set to release this December- at least from some very select Nike retailers. One pair sports a predominantly navy blue suede/mesh upper with white and sky blue accents, while the second pair sports a grey suede/mesh upper with very similar accents. What are your thoughts with respect to the latest take on the New Balance CM1500?

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When we first saw the miniscule preview of the collaboration between Oshman’s, Mita Sneakers, and New Balance, we couldn’t tell what the shoe really looked like. Today, Mita released some detailed photos of the collaborative New Balance CM1001. The CM1001 sports an always popular grey/purple colorway, using grey suede and purple leather on the upper to go along with the mesh. A white midsole and black outsole add nicely to the shoe, and on the insole, you can see the lineup of collaborators stacked up. These CM1001s will release December 5th at Mita, so mark your calendars!

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It’s been a year since the release of the collaborative 420 between DDCLAB and New Balance. This time, the two brands have teamed up to release three colorways for two of New Balance’s models: the NB 574 and NB 1400. The DDCLAB x New Balance project features the NB 574 in a clean black/white colorway, using premium black leather on the upper along with a perforated design throughout the shoe. The NB 1400s use bright colors and DDCLAB’s own premium materials, making this project all about performance and style. Check your local NB retailer to grab a pair of your own.

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In honor of their upcoming Freedom Trail Collection, Cambridge-based sneakershop, Concepts, and New Balance held a launch party in Boston this past Thursday. With over three hundred guests in attendance, the New Balance 1500 model and first-ever New Balance 875 boot model included in the collaboration are certainly something worth celebrating. Both shoes have been fitted with a chocolate/white/red colorway, featuring full grain leather uppers and pigskin leather lining. Dedicated to Boston’s Freedom Trail, the collection is scheduled to hit Concepts and other select sneaker boutiques in limited quantities on Black Friday, November 27th. You can check out some pictures of the party and get a full list of retailers after the jump.

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After getting a small preview of the collaboration between Boston-based Concepts and New Balance, Concepts have given us full release information via their blog for us to consume. The CNCPTS x New Balance Freedom Trail Collection consists of one colorway for two New Balances: the NB 1500 and 875 Boot. Both shoes follow a chocolate brown/red/white colorway, using brown suede uppers, red laces, and white midsoles. These NBs are dedicated to Boston’s Freedom Trail, giving meaning to these sneakers. The New Balance 875 is making its first ever appearance through this collection, and combines runner comfort into a boot silhouette. These shoes are set to release at Concepts on Black Friday, which is November 27th.

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Although New Balance has been busy with their popular runners, they still haven’t forgotten about their basketball line. The New Balance P485, which is a revamped version of the P480, has made a release in a modern mockup. The colorway consists of black, along with bright turquoise and pink, using nylon and patent leather throughout the shoe, making this basketball shoe more of a lifestyle choice. These revamped retros are available now at certain NB retailers, like Leftfoot in Asia.

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In a recent post we showed you some plans New Balance has in store for the 577 model next year. It has now become evident that New Balance’s Japanese side is experimenting as well. The A03 from New Balance Japan strives to create a hybrid shoe/boot that protects your feet from trying weather. The two pairs of the New Balance Japan A03 pictured here sport nylon uppers and suede toe areas, and both consists of fur lining to help keep your feet both warm and comfortable. One pair comes in a pink/black colorway, while the other in a tan/brown one. Because these come from the New Balance Japan line, your best bet at a shot at owning either/both of these is going to be an online retailer. What do you guys think of this innovative New Balance product?

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