J. Crew and New Balance to Collaborate on New Sneaker Line
Although it seems like an odd combination, athletic-wear company New Balance will be collaborating with J. Crew on an exclusive collection of shoes that might just make the sneaker appropriate for class.
According to WWD, the shoes will be available in J. Crew stores starting November 1st. The shoes are made out of suede and will come in three colors: deep-blue, green (shown above) and black.
These shoes aren’t just meant for the gym, according to Frank Muytjens, J. Crew’s head designer for men’s clothing:
“You can wear [them] jogging along the West Side Highway, as well as with jeans or a suit.”
That being said, these shoes will only come in men’s sizes, but don’t let that stop you from trying them out. You can easily find your U.S. men’s shoe size by subtracting two from your U.S. women’s shoe size. For example, if you normally wear a U.S. women’s size 8, your U.S. men’s shoe size is 6.
Thoughts?
What do you think of this collaboration? Do you like wearing sneakers? If not, could these shoes change your mind? Will you be checking these out when they hit stores? Be sure to leave a comment and let us know your thoughts!
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Posted on on October 4, 2010 / Filed Under: Fashion News / Tags: Designer Collaborations, Fashion News, J Crew, New Balance, Sneakers
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Tiphany
i dont know… im against the whole “sneakers as day wear” type thing
Liz
Is that what the sneakers look like? I would not wear that with a suite.
M.
haha what a strange combo. i never would have put new balance and j crew together.
i lovee LOVE LOVE jcrew so im curious to see what they come up with
Kelly
I’m a New Yorker, and even in “comfortable” heals getting around the city can really take a toll on my feet, I would love it if J. Crew and New Balance gave us some kind of a show that we could leave on after running through the subway when you’re running late to a meeting or interview without looking horrifically out of place.
Nicole
aerie and new balance also have a little mini- line of sneakers!
and theirs are adorable
Nicole
and theirs are meant for workouts