The Dahood x New Balance 57/40 “Da Special Pack” Comes in Action Figure Packaging

Soon after New Balance's 57/40 model made its debut in January, the modernised New Balance 574 has already played host to some of the most unprecedented collaborations we've seen in a while, notably speaking of the tie-dyed pair recently launched in tandem with Japanese streetwear and sneaker boutique atmos. Now taking their innovations even further in Southeast Asia, the Boston sportswear giant has touched down in Hong Kong to deliver the Dahood x New Balance 57/40 "Da Special Pack" in partnership with Mong Kok-based footwear hub Dahood, featuring a retro flair that mimics '80s retro toy-style packaging.

Alongside notorious influential Asian sneaker icons that we all know and love such as Hiroshi Fujiwara, Jun Takahashi, and Chitose Abe just to name a few, Billy Pang aka "Dahooder", also deems worthy of a spot in the team. Not only does he operate his retail chains, mainly Dahood Hub, but he also manages numerous commercial spaces in Asia for international footwear brands such as Nike and Vans. Dressing New Balance's Dahood 57/40 in five diverse colorways, two of the lot being women's exclusive pairs, Pang's artwork will no doubt be a great addition to every sneakerhead's rotation.

The silo maintains all its original composition: branding details throughout atop a mesh, leather and suede-combined base, and a dual-stacked midsole underfoot, what is there not to love about these New Balance kicks? The scheme is continued with the aforementioned action figure plastic packaging as opposed to a standard shoebox, rounded off with American-inspired vintage advertisement illustrations and biodegradable styrofoam chips, all at once giving off absolute nostalgic vibes.

Let us know if you're copping a pair from the Dahood X New Balance 57/40 "Da Special Pack", and in related news, a Stone Island x New Balance collaboration is in the works! To stay in the loop of high-heat releases such as this one, keep it locked in right here at The Sole Supplier for all the latest New Balance trainer release dates, news, rumours and many more.