Basketcase and New Balance are Getting Hyped for the World Cup with a Gator Run Pack

New Balance hasn’t been as flashy as adidas or Nike in its World Cup-themed product runs, but don’t forget about them, either. The Boston-based brand followed up its Grey Days celebration with a collection of soccer-themed drops with Stone Island, including two pairs of cleats and two more pairs of 1890s. Now, with the tournament getting started soon, NB is back with two more soccer-inspired pairs, this time in collaboration with Basketcase.

Basket, Balance, and Ball

The Basketcase x New Balance Gator Run collection debuted last night with the help of some Pelle Cass photographs showing off a soccer ball and two pairs of Gator Run collabs. Now, with the pack set to debut this week, New Balance is giving us a complete look at both pairs.

The Basketcase x New Balance Gator Run arrives in a Hackey colorway and a Maiden mix. The first features a Brazil-friendly mix of green and yellow, with two-tone laces and a tan gum sole. On the second colorway, a maroon suede matches with baby blue leather and a darker brown sole. Both pairs feature Basketcase branding on the heel and pin accessories stuck on the side panel.

Basketcase x New Balance Gator Run Collection Release Details

The Basketcase x New Balance Gator Run Collection will be released through Basketcase, dropping online on June 12, 2026, followed by an in-store release in Los Angeles on June 13 and 14 and a global release through New Balance on June 19. To keep up with all the latest news on this partnership and all the World Cup-ready soccer collabs throughout the sneaker industry, download the Sole Retriever App.

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