New Balance XC-72

The new XC72 pushes its classic sources of inspiration even further into unexplored territory, with a time-bending design inspired by the speculative technological optimism of 1970s concept cars. Three distinctive traction outsole patterns and angular features are employed to give the familiar low-cut sleekness of the era’s running shoes an aggressive, experimental edge. The XC-72 is the future that the past dreamed about, come to life.

• traction designs the XC15’s ‘gripper’ and the 375’s studded pattern
• Stability heel clip featuring the 620s herringbone outsole pattern
• Suede and mesh upper with synthetic N logo
• Rubber outsole and heel clip with 5% recycled content
• Single layer microfiber tongue
• Squared toe shape inspired by 1970s concept car designs