Stone Island Remixes the New Balance Numeric 272
SummaryStone Island Marina and New Balance Numeric have teamed up for a new take on the 272 sneakerWhile the skate shoe has not yet been officially revealed, leaked imagery has surfacedRelease is likely to occur soon as collaboration teasers have been shared by Stone IslandStone Island and New Balance have continued to work closely together in recent years, typically offering at least two footwear collaborations a year. The duo came together earlier this year for a “Raso Gommato” colorway of the 998 sneaker in March. Now, they're already back with more, pairing the nautical-inspired Stone Island Marina diffusion line with the skate crew over at New Balance Numeric.This time around, Stone Island Marina has put its own twist on the Numeric 272. Typically a budget-oriented option for skaters, this rendition of the shoe sees it elevated in several unique ways. For starters, its upper has been split into two distinct parts: a lower level in gray suede and an upper one that features a white textile. While the lateral side of the midfoot features a gray "N" logo, the medial forgoes its inclusion in favor of two ventilation eyelets offering breathability just above the off-white vulcanized sole. Tonal Stone Island Marina branding is present at the textured tongue while the heel hosts callouts to both brands in blue.At the time of writing, neither Stone Island nor New Balance have shared when their collaborative take on the Numeric 272 will be dropping. Stone Island has teased that more information will be coming soon, indicating that it will likely arrive soon via Stone Island, New Balance, and select retailers, likely at a cost far above the model's standard $75 USD price point. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at the sneaker, as we await more details from the duo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stone Island (@stoneisland)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Summary
- Stone Island Marina and New Balance Numeric have teamed up for a new take on the 272 sneaker
- While the skate shoe has not yet been officially revealed, leaked imagery has surfaced
- Release is likely to occur soon as collaboration teasers have been shared by Stone Island
Stone Island and New Balance have continued to work closely together in recent years, typically offering at least two footwear collaborations a year. The duo came together earlier this year for a “Raso Gommato” colorway of the 998 sneaker in March. Now, they're already back with more, pairing the nautical-inspired Stone Island Marina diffusion line with the skate crew over at New Balance Numeric.
This time around, Stone Island Marina has put its own twist on the Numeric 272. Typically a budget-oriented option for skaters, this rendition of the shoe sees it elevated in several unique ways. For starters, its upper has been split into two distinct parts: a lower level in gray suede and an upper one that features a white textile. While the lateral side of the midfoot features a gray "N" logo, the medial forgoes its inclusion in favor of two ventilation eyelets offering breathability just above the off-white vulcanized sole. Tonal Stone Island Marina branding is present at the textured tongue while the heel hosts callouts to both brands in blue.
At the time of writing, neither Stone Island nor New Balance have shared when their collaborative take on the Numeric 272 will be dropping. Stone Island has teased that more information will be coming soon, indicating that it will likely arrive soon via Stone Island, New Balance, and select retailers, likely at a cost far above the model's standard $75 USD price point. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at the sneaker, as we await more details from the duo.
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