John Kim 
Concepts and New Balance have paired up once again for yet another premium collab. This time they welcome in the 4th of July with a special patriotic edition of the New Balance 228, dubbed the “M-80”. The summer holiday spirit themed sneaker with cookouts and fireworks in mind features a sublimated print suede base with bandana-patterned graphics celebrating American working heritage—that also double as the the graphics often found on firecrackers. The patriotic 575 also includes custom branded insoles and a special fireworks inspired Concepts box. The New Balance 228 will explode in-store at Concepts NYC and Cambridge, MA locations on July 1st, followed by an online launch at a currently unannounced date and time.
Update: The shoes retail for $165. They release on July 1st in-store at Concepts NYC and Cambridge, followed by an online launch at CncptsIntl.com
