Levi’s Weaves Its Classic Denim Into 70s-Esque New Balance 580 Sneakers
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New Balance’s new, vintage-looking sneakers are looking radiant with their good jeans genes. The footwear brand has struck a cool fusion of fashion and sport with Levi’s in MT580 sneakers, a tribute to both the 150th anniversary of Levi’s 501 jeans and the roots of mountain biking in 1970s Marin County, California.
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This two-piece collection of distinctive colorways marries the durability of Levi’s fabric with the classic New Balance silhouette, embodying a blend of heritage and adventure.
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The first pair features a black denim base layer paired with tan suede, offering a mix of textures. This design is further enhanced by patterned laces and splashes of blue and pink, all sitting atop an off-white rubberized outsole.
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The second colorway presents a deep blue denim paired with soft gray nubuck leather. This more understated option is accented with pink and indigo blue, and it’s finished with a black rubber outsole and matching laces.
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Both styles boast Levi’s iconic red tag and are built on outsoles equipped with New Balance’s ABZORB foam cushioning and ROLLBAR technology, promising both style and comfort in the outdoors. Adding to the uniqueness, the sneakers come in specially designed boxes that narrate the early days of mountain biking and the role of Levi’s denim in the sport’s pioneering era.
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The Levi’s x New Balance 580 pack dropped on December 6 through Levi’s website, app, and stores, with a follow-up release by New Balance on December 7. Each pair is priced at US$150, offering a stylish nod to both brands’ rich legacies.
[via Highsnobiety and Sneaker Bar Detroit, images via various sources]
