Brendan Dunne 
Next weekend will see the release of the “HYPRCAT” New Balance 997 Connoisseur Painters from Bodega. The sneaker’s polygonal details are meant as a tribute to the SNES classic Star Fox. The pair gets a pretty pastel look along with some premium touches like the Donegal fleck fleece around the side paneling, the graphic insoles, and the HYPRCAT branded tongue tags. The last of those details is a particularly juicy one, as it’s not too often that New Balance lets folks fiddle with their branding. Continue reading to get a complete preview of the New Balance 997 Connoisseur Painters and watch for them to release in-store at Bodega on Saturday, September 7th at 11 AM and online the next day at 11:59pm EST for $150.
