New Balance isn’t just a go-to option for dependable and quality footwear; it’s also a staple in the skateboarding community. While brands like Vans and Converse have a stronghold in the skateboarding community, New Balance has also made its own history in the sport. In recent years, we’ve seen New Balance take a special interest in its skate shoes through several collaborations that have modernized and elevated its designs. In their newest partnership, the brand has tapped Austin-based No-Comply Skateshop for a memorable new design that pays homage to its own storefront. Donning a new rich hue, the Numeric 480 has been elevated into a luxury skate shoe that’s versatile for skaters and non-skaters alike.
No-Comply and New Balance elevate the Numeric 480 skate shoe
Taking their storefront as design inspiration, No-Comply Skateshop has revamped New Balance’s Numeric 480 with an ode to their branding and history. Crafted with a decadent green leather upper that evokes the store’s walls, the Numeric 480 dons a new, sleek look that’s luxurious and memorable. Gold stitching on the midsole references the store’s wood shelving and countertop, while the plum-toned NB Numeric logo on the tongue pays homage to the shop’s flooring. The shoe’s black outsole takes its inspiration from the store’s steel framework, bringing it all together. The store’s fitting room walls are also featured on the insole, while a debossed No-Comply logo is on the heel. The No-Comply x New Balance Numeric 480 sneaker is now available via New Balance’s website and retails for $115.
