The 9060 is a revolutionary design from New Balance that combines exaggerated components of the renowned 990 line, like its “sway bar,” with some assistance from the 860v2’s N-ERGY midsole to create a motion-packed top brimming with vitality. We won’t need the 23andMe kit today, so leave it home. The tongue badge yells out the jeweled ABZORB forefoot of the 991 and is finished.
Even though the top block alone is enough to make a splash with its retro-futuristic vibe, the 9060 comes to life in its foray into unexplored territory and departure from the past. The exoskeleton-like outsole was designed from scratch and is severe but nice. By choosing the difficult path rather than the well-traveled one, NB makes a statement with their striking pods, which are influenced by off-roading and on-runway…ing.
We tapped into New Balance’s newest model with the Bodega X New Balance 9060 “Age of Discovery,” leaving an early mark on the timeline of this tectonic silhouette. Using the color scheme of our 990v3 as a springboard, we plunge into various shades of blue to produce a light splash that draws attention to the texture and form of the upper. Mr. Davis would have rocked these.
The more you examine it, the more there is to uncover, from large mesh pores to suede colors. Not to mention that the muddy earth tones, which serve as some textural respite and a supporting role, are getting Oscar’s attention. These unanticipated cues—intense purple plastic eyelets, medial and heel embroidery, and a pop of highlighter yellow on the tongue—ignited the entire color scheme.
Bodega x New Balance 9060 Age Of Discovery
Release Date: December 10, 2022
SKU: U9060BD1
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