Luke Taylor

The New Balance 327 trainer is a hybrid, old meets new, running silhouette which draws inspiration from the New Balance 320 & the New Balance Super Comp from the 1970s. There are so many iconic models from the Massachusetts brand that have already paid their dues as far as the trainer world is concerned. To be tasked with creating a New Balance trainer would surely be quite daunting to even the most experienced footwear designer. With numerous numeric named models, the New Balance footwear roster is one of a kind.... Read More

The New Balance 574 ‘History Class’ Pack features a selection of OG colourways which reference the NB models of the 1980s that would later inspire the 574. If there’s one thing that New Balance know something about its running shoes. Moving into the 1980s, the road-running boom of the 1970s had transitioned into a fully fledged lifestyle crossover with the big sportswear brands battling it out on the tracks & the streets to create the best running shoe. The advancements in trainer technology, lifestyle choices and the booming economy allowed... Read More

The New Balance 237 trainer is a brand new, archive inspired, silhouette that now arrives at 80s Casual Classics. On first glimpse of the New Balance 237 trainer you’re probably thinking that looks like some sort of re-issue model. To be fair it does, but it’s actually a brand new model that could of easily featured in the Boston born brands’ running catalogue from 1976. If there’s one thing New Balance know a thing or two about it’s running shoes. Their running heritage is second to none with a vast... Read More

The New Balance 574 trainer was born from an era of marathon runners & some of the very finest running shoes that were ever released. For the majority of footwear brands’ out there it was the 1980s where the real magic started to happen when it came to the performance of running trainers. The 1980s fitness boom not only saw an increase of would-be runners take to the streets but a seismic shift in running shoe technology. It was all about the sole technology. Who could create the best traction,... Read More

The New Balance 997H Lux Leather trainer puts a premium spin on the original NB runner from 1991. Continuing the legacy of the coveted 99x series, the New Balance 997H is a modern update of the world renowned 997 trainer. First released in 1991, the 997 trainer was simply built for running with runners needs at the heart of the design process. The concept was pretty simple. No fancy gimmicks, no fancy marketing campaigns and no fancy colourways. A continuation of the grey theme which had already featured on the... Read More