In 2023, The Apartment Tokyo, a Japanese-based retailer, teamed up with New Balance to launch two colorways of the 576 model. Following this up and paying homage to The Apartment’s love for NYC is a new collaboration on the cult classic New Balance 610.
Tying in with the Subway Series, the name given to the match-ups between the rival New York Yankees and New York Mets in the MLB, the pair utilizes key colors from both squads. Deep navy blue hues grace the mesh paneling on the base, the synthetic leather along the midfoot, and the heel tab. The Apartment opts for grey-blue and white details on select portions of the sneaker, which pays homage to the Bronx Bombers when combined with the navy panel.
The New York Mets are not left out, as the team’s iconic orange appears on the leather overlay along the lateral toe and embedded into the foam midsole near the heel. The Mets’ secondary colors of blue and white are also found throughout different panels and parts of the silhouette. Branding omits any mention of The Apartment and instead contains the standard New Balance and 610 hits, as well as the added Gore-Tex tag on the lateral heel to call out the weather resistance of the upper. The multi-color foam midsole finishes the design with a navy blue rubber outsole.
The Apartment Tokyo x New Balance 610 GTX Subway Series will release on December 21, 2024, through The Apartment online and in-store. A wider release via New Balance has not yet been confirmed. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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