The New Balance T500: Versatile, Everyday Luxury
Before ‘stealth wealth’ was ever a popular descriptor for luxurious, low-key looks, New Balance was already the leading light in that regard. As the first company to ever create a plus $100 sneaker, quality of materials, feel, and design have always been top of mind when the Boston brand drops a new look and with the resurgent T500, it’s no different. Originally debuting in 1982 as a chic tennis court shoe, the T500 is back from its little hiatus with a stylish vengeance. Brought to life with a monochromatic grey upper that alternates between crisp nubuck and tightly brushed suede, the T500 exists as the best kind of fashion statement, a stylistic multi-tool that lets you swap effortlessly between looks and moods. The superior quality and elegant simplicity that made the T500 a great tennis shoe in 1982 are what make it a timeless classic today.
In our T500 showcase, we put the low-top good-looker through its paces as the base for some contrasting streetwear, preppy, and high-end looks to flex just how effortlessly the T500 pops with any fit. Whether you’re stepping out in some baggy cargos, or pairing with them a refined pair of pleated pants, this re-imagined retro with its faux-vintage treatment is never not serving. With a co-sign from Aimé Leon Dore, you can be assured this low-key good-looker will always turn heads, so why not treat yourself to some everyday luxury?
Credit New Balance T500
Talent: Emma Noi @emmanoi
Talent: Victoria Elsebeth @victoriaelsebeth
Photographer: Barbara Rossi @barbara_____rossi
Retouch: Nice Touch @nicetouch_studio
Stylist: Vibe Dabelsteen @vibedabelsteen
Hair & Makeup: Line Hjærens @linehjaerens
Photo Assistant: Celine Laux @celinelaux
Photo Assistant: Francisco Oliveira @franciscopoliveira_
Creative Direction & Producer: NAKED Copenhagen @nakedcph