New Balance Nubuck 247 WRL247YC New Balance icon. Like many of the New England label’s most famous models, it started out as a fully fledged running sneaker, but it’s since transcended into a street favourite. The neutral palette and premium construction of this English-made pair make it easy to see why. It’s crafted from plush pigskin suede, covered in shades of brown and finished with the all-important ENCAP® sole.