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New Balance’s Fresh Foam 1080v15 and London Marathon Training Range campaign leans into London’s local running culture with…
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Every percentage point reflects more than sales. It tells a story of cultural relevance, wholesale power, direct to…
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New Balance’s new Coco Gauff Australian Open kit brings the world No. 1’s Melbourne look to stores for…
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As women’s footwear continues to evolve beyond seasonal trends into purposeful everyday wear, a distinct set of brands…
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Nike does not compete in a single sector. It competes across performance, culture, and scale, and that means…
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In an industry crowded with buzzwords, true footwear innovation is increasingly rare and increasingly obvious. The brands actually…
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New Balance Launches its 2026 Australian Open Fashion Collection
New Balance is bringing the energy of the Australian Open to fans worldwide with its 2026 New Balance…
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Once confined to the athletic world, sneakers have evolved into powerful cultural symbols, representing personal identity, social status,…
New Balance Drops Custom New Spikes with Quincy Wilson Gabby Thomas and Parker Valby
New Balance has unveiled a trio of limited edition FuelCell SuperComp spikes created with Quincy Wilson, Gabby Thomas,…
New Balance Turns Australian Open Partnership into Global Brand Moment
New Balance is turning its role as Official Performance Apparel and Footwear provider of the Australian Open into…
The Six Shoe Lineup And The New Balance Lunar New Year 2026 Story
The 2026 Lunar New Year Collection by New Balance is crafted as an expression of strength and elegance.…
The Top Footwear Colors Of 2025
Footwear in 2025 shifted from safe neutrals to bolder, mood-boosting shades, with designers backing everything from soft pastels…
New Balance Slates The $160 1906L “Concord” For Spring 2026 Launch
New Balance’s loafer-sneaker hybrid is going bolder than ever with the upcoming all-purple 1906L “Concord,” slated to land…
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New Balance has released its first-ever MADE in USA Economic and Social Footprint report, offering a comprehensive look…