BE THE holiday heroWITH OUR NEW BALANCEshopping guide

Blink twice and it’ll already be the end of December. That’s why it’s important to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush right now to secure the necessary pairs and sizes for the sneakerheads that are definitely in your shopping list. Parents, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, partners — they’re all rocking kicks, and they’re all wanting New Balance. We’re here to guide you on your shopping needs so you can get it out of the way and be that hero on the holiday morning.
 
With an ever-broadening catalog of footwear options, newbalance.com continues to be among the most requested brands for the gift-swapping season, so we’ve highlighted three marquee models and respective selections that will be pleasant surprises for anyone ravenously tearing off festive holiday wrapping paper. There’s plenty to choose from directly from New Balance, but check out our picks below and make sure to get your orders in before the holiday shopping cut-off on December 12th.

Starting off with arguably the brand’s foremost lifestyle shoe option, the New Balance 550 has become a household figure for anyone who takes their footwear fashion seriously. Already one of the more wanted items week after week, the 550 is back with an impressive array of colorway options for those looking to refresh their rotation, or add the late-80’s basketball icon to their closet. The newly dropped “Reflection” achieves that subdued look with a touch of the vintage aesthetic by way of the sponge tongues, but for the ladies who prefer a pop of color, look no further than the “Washed Burgundy”. Any of the available options now would be happily unwrapped on that festive December morning.

With its contemporary models, New Balance has masterfully displayed the ability to blend heritage and modern ideas. The 9060 silhouette, which launched in collaboration with brand partner Joe Freshgoods in late Spring 2022, continues to be a focal point on both for the brand’s seasonal offerings, all while being a regular in the limited-editions department. That said, the 9060 could be one of the most gifted models this holiday shopping season, so better get ahead of the rush with the highlighted colorways above. In keeping with the “normcore” aesthetic, we’ve selected three colorways that any sneakerhead would love to receive in December.

The New Balance 1906R continues to stay on the radars of the style-conscious. With some incredible collaborations setting the table and many more to come in the future with the likes of Action Bronson, the 1906R is a standout model in the New Balance catalog. Thankfully, there are some choice colorways available if you have that hard-to-please sneakerhead on your holiday shopping list, and here at Sneaker News, we have a soft spot for in-line models that look as good as those thoughtfully designed collaborations — like the three selections above.