New Balance’s Elegant Dad Shoe Is a Rare Breed
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New Balance’s Elegant Dad Shoe Is a Rare Breed
Written by Morgan Smith10 hours ago in SneakersBeauty & Youth United ArrowsNew Balance's latest 996s are a rare breed of dad shoes.
For one, these sneakers aren't just aura-maxing. They're texture-maxing, too. They feature a combination of buttery leather, smooth suede, and satin touches across the upper. Oh, and they also have satin shoelaces.
Shop New BalanceIt's a pleasant surprise for many reasons. One, who doesn't love satin shoelaces? They're so cute. Second, New Balance doesn't do this often.
Want to stay in the loop?We've got you coveredDownload the Highsnobiety App nowYou might catch silky-laced New Balances on the DIY side of TikTok. But the brand itself doesn't do lace swaps frequently. It'll switch things up with techy toggle shoelaces and sometimes leather lace-ups if you're a Miu Miu sneaker. But other than that, New Balance keeps its dad shoes very normal, down to the shoelaces.
Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this this item.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policySometimes, it'll even go lace-free.
Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyBut today, the New Balance 996 is laced up tastefully.
The newest sneaker arrives in black, white, and brown colorways, some of which are now up for grabs on Billy's website for ¥12,980, or around $83.
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Morgan SmithMorgan Smith is a style writer at Highsnobiety, born in Virginia and currently based out of New York. If it's a cool, new sneaker or super nice clothing item (or collection), Morgan has more than likely written about it. Morgan has worked in the fashion industry since 2018, writing for publications, managing social media, leading her own sneaker-focused platform, and interviewing fashion figures like Joe Freshgoods and Dapper Dan. Morgan's writing spans several topics, including runway show coverage and trend pieces. Sneakers, celebrity style, pop culture moments, and emerging fashion brands remain her faves. When Morgan isn't glued to her laptop, you can catch her binging the latest season of "Love is Blind" or obsessing over the new Rihanna 'fit that just dropped. By the way, Morgan interviewed the bad gal, too.
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