Inspired by the speculative technological optimism of concept car design, New Balance’s new XC-72 model reimagines its 1970s source material as a boundary erasing contemporary statement. Three distinctive traction outsole patterns and angular features are employed to give the familiar low-cut sleekness of the era’s running shoes an aggressive, experimental edge. The XC-72 is the future that the past dreamed about, come to life.

• Vertically split outsole features two hard ground traction designs the XC15’s ‘gripper’ and the 375’s studded pattern
• Stability heel clip featuring the 620s herringbone outsole pattern
• Cow suede overlays, vamp featuring textile with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers derived from renewable wood sources
• Rubber outsole and heel clip with 5% recycled content
• Single layer microfiber tongue
• Squared toe shape inspired by 1970s concept car designs
• Suede/ Nylon
• Lace