Quick Facts
- Featuring plush soft black leather on the toecap, side panel structure, and tonal side panel “N” logo, the rest of the upper is filled in by Harris Tweed’s brown and tan houndstooth fabric
- The leather and tweed mingle on the tongue, with black laces and a soft tan leather sockliner adding some balance
- The New Balance 991v1 Made in UK Harris Tweed Raven Chipmunk will be released before the end of November
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If New Balances are dad shoes, consider this pair the elbow patches on the dustiest sport coat in pops’ closet, and we mean that in the best way possible. While the Boston-based brand’s Made in USA team is focused on the sold-out debut of the 990v7, the Flimby-based Made in UK team is taking it back to the classics.
Tweed Balance
The New Balance 991v1 Made in UK Harris Tweed Raven Chipmunk is a classy mix of premium black leather and soft houndstooth knit. Founded in 1846, Harris Tweed has been pumping out hand-crafted plaids in Scotland ever since. In the sneaker industry, Harris Tweed has partnered with brands like Nike and Vans to bring its old-world traditions to new-school heat.
Featuring plush soft black leather on the toecap, side panel structure, and tonal side panel “N” logo, the rest of the upper is filled in by Harris Tweed’s brown and tan houndstooth fabric. The leather and tweed mingle on the tongue, with black laces and a soft tan leather sockliner adding some balance. A grey midsole comes in for contrast, with more black on the outsole underneath.
New Balance 991v1 Made in UK Harris Tweed Raven Chipmunk Release Details
The New Balance 991v1 Made in UK Harris Tweed Raven Chipmunk will be released before the end of November through New Balance and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $250. To keep up with all the latest New Balance news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
