New Balance 480 Black

The classic New Balance 480 receives more attention in the sneaker landscape thanks to the Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 650 “Stuntman” collaboration, where fans learned about Michael Jordan’s tie-in with the Boston sportswear brand’s first-ever basketball shoe. The NB 480 debuted in 1983 as its primary footwear entry into the basketball department, endorsed by NBA Hall of Famers James Worthy and ML Carr. This “Black” rendition engulfs the entire sneaker in its titular shade to fulfil a minimalist makeover.

As the history of the New Balance 480 became common knowledge, the present-day sneakerheads made sure to ride the hype train. Looking to replicate the success of the NB 550 and 650, this archival basketball trainer emerges in classic styles that resonate with the ‘80s fashion sense. The shoe has an all-black leather construction with perforations on the toe and signature profile N logos on the sides. More padding around the ankles provides plush comfort, which convinced the brand to turn the silhouette into a skate shoe under the New Balance Numeric roster. The rubber cupsole has a flexible, minimal heel counter for that unrestrictive feeling that delivers adequate support and stability. Wavy patterns on the rubber outsole wrap up this stealthy NB 480 makeover.

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