The fashion-cool girl and matcha-drinking influencer from Europe to Asia quickly adopted the original. Fronted by Spanish singer Rosalía, the shoe wasted no time in becoming a fixture in footwear rotations.

Now that a year has passed, the Mary-Jane-style silhouette of the 204V has settled in nicely, and the variations we’ve had so far have been big hits. Embracing the sporty forefoot strap and heavy mesh panelling, it’s a strong contender for 2026’s perfect summer sneaker.

While we had speculated about a possible Peachyden collaboration, the first iterations dropped in striking ‘Neo Flame’ and ‘Fan Blue’ colourways, the former selling out at New Balance on the day of release.