Mens Shoes | New Balance Mt580Og2

The New Balance MT580 might just be one of the most impactful sneakers of the last 30 years.An odd statement to be making about a budget-conscious model. Initially launched in 1996, The original MT580 was designed to be a more affordable version of the flagship M585. Comparative to the 585, The 580 was produced in Asia and available in Japan only. Relatively speaking it was pretty on-par with the 585, Featuring the same maximalist sole supported with a carbon ROLLBAR™ and sharing Lly the same upper shape and panelling.After a steady start, The MT580 exploded in 1999 when New Balance Japan developed a unique partnership with Mita Sneakers, A retailer based in Ueno, And Real MadHECTIC, A Tokyo streetwear label. Although pretty common practice now, The idea of a "collaboration" sneaker in 1999 was unheard of. Together, NB and the Japanese partners created unique colourways of the MT580 and kickstarted a trend that completely changed the industry.For this release though, New Balance takes it back to the beginning. This blue pair.Officially "Natural Indigo".Is a bringback of the 1996 original colourway to release in Japan. The materials, Colours and branding are all reproductions of the OG which set in motion a movement that would leave the sneaker industry changed forever.