If any imprint knows how quickly a new silhouette can rise to the top, it’s New Balance. The introduction of brand new forms comes as naturally as maintaining retro favorites to New Balance. Recent years have seen the (re)introduction of silhouettes like the 327, 550, and XC-72 which have dominated sneaker headlines since release. For many sneaker lovers, though, finding a lesser-known silhouette is the name of the game. If that’s your bag, look no further than the New Balance 237.
Much like its numerical counterpart, the 327, the New Balance 237 looks to lightweight, retro design ideals which imbue the silhouette with serious versatility. Whether you’re styling up track pants or looking to take the edge off a pair of tailored pants, the New Balance 237 fits the bill. Better still, while other drops steal the headlines, the 237 remains, confusingly, uncovered ground for most sneaker stans.
With a host of fire colorways, we can’t see any reason for this overlooking other than the silhouette’s relative minimalism. While the 327 and 550 earn high-profile collabs, the 237 quietly and faithfully does its thing. We’re here to sing its praises and tell you to stop overlooking the New Balance 237.
A classic silhouette dressed in an equally classic outfit. It always works.
Blue and red often clash badly but the washed-out blue and vivid Velocity Red of this pair work perfectly.
Named after the traditional workwear brown, this pair couples neutrals with dusty hues for a quiet yet notable finish.
Founded on Outer Space, a grey hue, this pair builds up to a perfect trident of burgundy, turquoise, and beige to leave its mark.
Storm Blue is the star of this New Balance 237, taking pride of place amongst the base greys, whites, and blacks.
One of New Balance’s specialties is mixing materials. Here we see a thin-wale corduroy upper to amp up the retro appeal.
If you want your corduroy to really stand out, consider this pair which sets the textured fabric in bright Harvest Gold.
Camouflaged for winter, the Timberwolf iteration of the New Balance 237 is a clean staple.
Nothing flashy, no contrasts or bold detailing, just a good, old-fashioned Slate colorway. It never misses.
Easing yourself into a new silhouette? Well, there’s no better way than the Triple-Black colorway.
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