New Balance is once again teaming up once again with an overseas brand, Japanese retailer nano universe. The two yield this 1700 featuring a black and anthracite composition made up of water resistant suede, 3M and mesh. On the inside of the New Balance 1700, gold print reads “limited edition new balance 1700” with nano-universe written around it. The nano universe x New Balance 1700 should be arriving at the retailer any day now.
They're a nice and simple looking shoe. I think they would of probably looked better as a 1300 or 1500 though. Too bad its a collaboration and I won't have a chance to get a pair. Water resistant suede sounds interesting. If it is truly water resistant it would be a nice material to see on some more shoes.