Red Wing boots and New Balance 997s are two Americana style favorites, so now the Minnesota-based boot brand has joined forces with the Massachusetts-stationed sneaker company for a finely-crafted take on the beloved sneaker. The 997 is certainly no stranger to premium materials, and here it’s dressed up in supple tan suede, with material contrast provided by buttery light brown leather on the tongue. Red Wing is known for their signature burgundy/maroon hues as well, so those sultry-yet-sturdy shades appear on both the heel clip and outsole. A perfect pair of shoes to wear with a beefy flannel and some stiff made-in-the-USA selvedge denim, you can expect these collaborative kicks to release on September 6th at the retailers listed below for $300 USD. New Balance has worked with Red Wing Shoes on a luxe iteration of the heritage M997 model that sports a premium upper made from the shoe brand’s signature leather and suede. This 997 follows on from the recently released Made in U.S. pair that featured a premium dark brown leather upper. Here, Red Wing leather has been used in place of New Balance’s standard mix of materials and offers a luxurious take on the 997, delivered in a tonal palette of browns, creams and red — the latter color being a subtle nod to the Red Wing partnership. Buttery soft suede has been used on the majority of the sneaker’s upper, using a slightly heavier cut for the mid-panel and “N” emblem in comparison to the smoother toe box and heel sections. Leather had been used on more detailed sections such as the eyestay and heel support, as well as for the tongue, which features New Balance branding and the “MADE IN USA” stamp. Tan leather lining, a red heel counter, branding on the heel tab and Red Wing-branded insoles round off the premium 997’s design, while an off-white midsole and red-hued gum outsole contrast the upper.
Late last month, New Balance and Red Wing Shoes came together for a luxe brown spin on the classic M997 silhouette (the “M” is for Made in USA). Now, we’re providing a striking closer look at the forthcoming collaboration. Notably, the Red Wing Shoes x New Balance M997RW features high-end soft suede for the majority of the shoe’s upper region, with a slightly firmer cut for the mid-panel and “N” emblem in contrast to the slicker toe box and heel sections. “Tan leather lining, a red heel counter, branding on the heel tab and Red Wing-branded insoles round off” the design of this latest luxury interpretation of the M997, “while an off-white midsole” and red-toned gum outsole dominate the lower region. Throughout the shoe, premium Red Wing leather is used to give the shoe a stunning, well-constructed blend of heritage, street and dressier styling. Altogether, the shoe’s designers aimed for a “tonal palette” of brown, cream and red coloring to bring this new M997 to life. You can take a closer look at the Red Wing Shoes x New Balance M997RW collaboration above. There are two brands considered staples of Americana style: Minnesota bootmakers Red Wing Shoes, and Massachussets athletic company New Balance. Founded just a year apart, both entities have operated independently of one another for over 110 years – until now. Collaborating on the 997 silhouette, this colourway epitomises the durable, American-made ethos that both brands bring to their products. As such, the uppers are built from what looks like roughout leather from Red Wing’s S.B. Foot Tanning Co., with smooth leather accents on the tongue and top eyestay. Brick red rubber outsoles and co-branded insoles complete this colab. The melding of worlds between sneakers and leather boots is a rare occurrence, with many releases falling under that category flying far below the radar of most sneaker outlets. However, the latest of these special releases is something different, as it includes two of the oldest and most well-known footwear brands in the United States: New Balance and Red Wing.
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