COMME des GARÇONS HOMME and JUNYA WATANABE MAN, two Comme des Garçons lines, have each released a collaborative model with New Balance. Both pieces offer a contemporary reinterpretation of archive pieces, fusing craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty to elevate everyday sneakers into the realm of fashion. The release date is October 17, 2025. This highly anticipated release symbolizes the intersection of fashion and culture.

COMME des GARÇONS HOMME × New Balance 509/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

JUNYA WATANABE MAN × New Balance 471/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

COMME des GARÇONS HOMME × New Balance 509
── A serene running style inspired by minimalism

COMME des GARÇONS HOMME x New Balance 509/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

Based on a running shoe from the early 2000s, COMME des GARÇONS HOMME has reimagined the New Balance 509 with a sophisticated, minimalist approach. Featuring a striking tonal color scheme based on gray and white, the stripped-back upper highlights the beauty of the materials and construction.

COMME des GARÇONS HOMME x New Balance 509/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

The midsole is equipped with ABZORB, which provides excellent cushioning and rebound elasticity. Combining design with comfort, the shoe pursues a comfortable fit as functional beauty. The insole is engraved with the logos of both brands, and the shoe comes with a special box. The price is 30,800 yen (tax included), and sizes range from 25 to 29 cm (no half sizes available). The minimalist design of this pair of shoes exudes the quiet tension that is characteristic of Comme des Garçons.

COMME des GARÇONS HOMME x New Balance 509/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

JUNYA WATANABE MAN x New Balance 471
── A constructed classic that spans the work and archives

JUNYA WATANABE MAN × New Balance 471/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

The New Balance 471, created by JUNYA WATANABE MAN, is a new silhouette that reimagines a 1970s running archive with a modern twist. It features a three-dimensional upper with a hairy suede overlay over a mesh underlay and a leather "N" logo. The overlay construction, inspired by the 1970s classic "320," creates a fresh tension within the classic form.

JUNYA WATANABE MAN x New Balance 471/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

The EVA midsole and herringbone pattern outsole provide both stability and grip. Available in two colors, black and gray, the price is 30,800 yen (tax included). Sizes range from 25 to 29 cm (no half sizes available). The design, which effortlessly transitions between work, sports, and street style, exudes the experimental spirit that is characteristic of Junya Watanabe.

JUNYA WATANABE MAN x New Balance 471/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

Updating the Classics: An Ongoing Dialogue between Comme des GARÇONS and New Balance
The collaboration between COMME des GARÇONS and New Balance is more than just a collaboration; it is an ongoing dialogue that connects classic styles to the future. HOMME's tranquil and intellectual minimalism and JUNYA WATANABE MAN's architectural and experimental sensibility each shed light on New Balance's craftsmanship from different angles, suggesting new possibilities for the archive.

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JUNYA WATANABE MAN x New Balance 471/Courtesy of NEW BALANCE

These two models, released at the same time, echo each other like siblings, yet exude distinct personalities. This embodies the diversity and spirit of exploration that underpins Comme des Garçons' craftsmanship.