Heritage court and running shoes re-imagined as minimalist style. Based on the 470 court shoes and 410 runner, the Contemporary Classic collection strips away the bulk from these classics to create athletic – inspired women’s sneakers in high quality leather and durable nylon. But check it out on your own, the pictures speak for themselves:

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These made in UK Flimby 576 Lake District Sneakers are inspired by a series of topographical features including lakes and mountains. The three pack each include separate defining characteristics including special leathers, sail canvas and outdoor-inspired materials.

You can have a first look at the pack now @ the Bread & Butter Berlin, at the New Balance Booth.

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The 576 goes down a made in UK route to release the following collection of suede-based sneakers later this month. The pack is made of suede all over and with solid-colored releases the pack comes in four different colors. The New Balance 576 Suede Pack is set for a July release at select retailers worldwide.

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Having been the focus of an impressive and well-received 1300 retro earlier this year in an original colorway, we continue our 1300 love with a new pack slated for a summer release. Muted grays and blacks are paired with some strong highlight colors over three similar colorways. Included are fuchsia, blue and neon green with that stellar Flimby-made UK quality. Available later this year at select retailers worldwide.

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This is the upcoming 2010 Spring/Summer collection 576 “Pub Pack”. These shoes were inspired by the traditional British pub life and each one features an iconic pub name including “The Kings Head”, “The Red Lion” and “The Royal Oak”. They are made of high quality Flimby-produced leather and features a british flag on the heel.

Each 576 comes with a bar towel to keep those sneakers fresh and clean. Available in July at selected retailers.

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Here’s the new version of the cult classic runner, the 576: This sneaker carries France’s iconic tricolored flag – the 576 is color-blocked in navy blue, white and red with a flag of France seen on the heel. This is the first time a sneaker by New Balance is dedicated to a country. As it was announced already, the sneaker was exclusively released at the New Balance pop-up store at L’Imprimerie in Paris. Check the location and the exclusive pics:

New Balance @ L’Imprimeri
May 1st – 23rd, 2010
16, rue Saint-Merri
75003 Paris, France

Click here to see all pictures.

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The classic New Balance M996 is coming back in limited production and will be available exclusively at Fred Segal in LA. This heritage running sneaker  features all-over premium pigskin leather and it is made in the U.S. at one of New Balance’s Maine factories. The 996 was first introduced in 1988  with an improved midsole (utilizing the ENCAP® heel with a C-CAP midsole) and the first use of 3M Scotchlight reflective trim for a safer night time running.

Only 47 pairs of the M996 will be available at Fred Segal (Santa Monica) beginning on May 13th, 2010.

Fred Segal
500 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.394.9814

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Japanese streetwear brand whiz and – again – collaborators mita Sneakers teamed up with New Balance to produce these MT576’s.A  rugged suede upper, perforated star detailing, a printed insole and snakeskin accents. Have a look at this upcoming release for yourself after the jump!

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After we made you hot for this collaboration between NB and Undefeated, we now wanted to give you a closer look on these fabulous designed 1500 sneakers. Check out the pics after the jump.

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This 4 new limited edition sneakers will be released by New Balance this season. The 4-pack includes the M996, the CM1600, the MR993 and the M998. All of this sneakers are made of a classic light grey look and a mix of suede and mesh. In April Mita will be releasing all 4 of them. Check out a more detailed look after the jump.

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