When it comes to footwear, this contrast relates to a design's ability to exist amongst the past, present, and future. Not only inspiring an 'age of discovery' but holding its own amongst multiple ages of re-discovery and becoming ingrained in culture. So versatile that it suits multiple outlooks, styles, ways of life, and even generations. A sneaker that can spark a renaissance.
With the Bodega X New Balance 9060 “Age of Discovery”, we tapped into NB's latest model, leaving an early imprint on this seismic silhouette’s timeline. Using the palette of our 990v3 as a launchpad, we dove into different kinds of blue – Mr. Davis would’ve for sure rocked these – to create a pale splash that emphasizes the texture and form of the upper. From suede shades to big mesh pores peeking through, the more you look it over, the more there is to excavate. Not to mention, for their supporting role, there is Oscar buzz for the muddy earth tones which also double as some textural relief. Christened with intense purple plastic eyelets, medial and heel embroidery, and a jolt of highlighter yellow on the tongue, these unexpected hints were key in activating the whole colorway. This is a Bon Appétit article now.
