Todd Snyder’s latest collaboration with New Balance brings an eccentric look to a tried-and-true pair of its American-made sneakers. The Todd Snyder x New Balance 997 is the designer’s most personal take on a pair of New Balance, customizing them with design accents that pay tribute to the time he spent in Hudson, New York. The eclectic mix of different materials ranging from bison leather and pigskin suede to chemical-free vegetable-tanned leather comes together to give this pair a one-of-a-kind look.
Each unique piece of material is meant to echo different facets of Hudson’s quaint charm. Earth tones emulate the bricks that Hudson Station was built upon along with the rich autumn foliage that basks the city in under its cascading leaves. The teal tone of the sneaker’s tongue and heel mimic street signs that guide any casual walk around town on a brisk autumn day. Although it looks unlike any other edition of the 997, these sneakers use the same ENCAP midsole that gives this model its signature combination of comfort and durability.