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New Balance’s 204L Gives Retro Vibes Minus the Chunky Look

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(source: New Balance)

If you’re a sucker for timeless, retro-inspired sneakers, you’ll want to give the newly announced New Balance 204L a good look.

While any mention of the brand will usually bring to mind big, chunky Dad shoes, the 204L is different. It’s slimmer, sleeker, and low-profile. And that’s why we think this one will fly off shelves and online stores quickly.

For the streets, as opposed to the sports field

(source: New Balance)

At first glance, the 204L is reminiscent of New Balance’s other retro silhouettes, like the 990 series for example. It clearly nods to the brand’s running heritage, but it takes a sharp turn away from the usual chunky silhouettes.

Blending vintage cues from the ’70s to the early 2000s, the 204L is a low-profile, lifestyle-forward design that feels way more street than sports…

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Written by: Danial Martinus


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