Tennis courts are the meeting place of sport and style- a claim that extends beyond the players themselves, as style permeates the clubs and the stands.
Tennis shoes are a special kind of sports footwear because they have to be functional on the courts as well as fashionable without sacrificing functionality. New Balance’s calm and timeless style is ideal for a sport that requires precise lines and colours in sports equipment.
The New Balance T500 was created in 1982 to meet these requirements, and it is known for its quality and timeless image due to its simple design of suede and nubuck with perforated leather areas. The stitched polyurethane sole, as opposed to the typical vulcanised ones of the time, and the outsole with herringbone pattern and pivot point. With white as the predominant colour, it was appropriate for any situation.
Premium materials and elegant simplicity were what made the New Balance T500 great in 1982, and they remain so today. That’s why the T500 is a classic.
After Teddy Santis reintroduced them for his Aimé Leon Dore brand in a collection presented by tennis player Coco Gauff, the New Balance T500 has returned to coincide with a trend of quiet luxury. In its new campaign, “Quiet Please”, the unexpected protagonist, Chris Cadaver, responds calmly to excessive displays of luxury.
The new New Balance CT500AG will be available at FOOTDISTRICT from March 14.