New Balance

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Fearlessly Independent
New Balance is a sports footwear and apparel brand founded by William J. Riley in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 1906. It began operations by manufacturing corrective arch supports and now offers a broad range of products, from athletic performance categories such as running to lifestyle. Some products are made at its own factories in the United States and the United Kingdom. The brand aims to create positive change in communities through sport and craftsmanship.

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Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.

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4 brands
Founded
1906-2018
1906 Sub-brand
NB Essentials
Clothing

Ongoing line of accessible everyday apparel

NB Essentials (NB Essentials Collection) is a core collection of everyday apparel that New

NB Essentials (NB Essentials Collection) is a core collection of everyday apparel that New Balance continues to offer, featuring a broad range of basic items such as logo T-shirts, sweatshirts, and joggers and distributed through a wide range of channels. It serves as an entry point for a broad consumer base and complements everyday wardrobes.

1906 Sub-brand
New Balance Made
Footwear

A high-value craft line produced in the United States and the United Kingdom

New Balance Made (labeled MADE / Made in USA / Made in UK) is a high-value craft line prod

New Balance Made (labeled MADE / Made in USA / Made in UK) is a high-value craft line produced by New Balance at its own factories in the United States and the United Kingdom. Centered on iconic models such as the 990, 991, 1500, and 998, it demonstrates the brand’s heritage and technical capabilities through local production that prioritizes materials, stitching, and process management. Production is limited, and the line occupies the brand’s premium segment.

2013 Sub-brand
NB Numeric
Footwear

A line centered on pro models for skateboarding

NB Numeric (New Balance Numeric) is a skateboarding-specific sub-line operated by New Bala

NB Numeric (New Balance Numeric) is a skateboarding-specific sub-line operated by New Balance, offering shoes and apparel that prioritize durability and board feel. It includes signature models by pro riders such as Jamie Foy and Andrew Reynolds, and uses skate-oriented sole structures and abrasion-resistant materials, positioning it as a line that optimizes the company’s technology for skateboarding.

2018 Sub-brand
TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance
Footwear

A line based in Japan with an experimental approach

TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance (TDS) is an official offshoot line launched jointly by New

TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance (TDS) is an official offshoot line launched jointly by New Balance and a Japanese design team. Under the concept “Sport Icons Re-Crafted,” it presents collections that reinterpret footwear and apparel. Debuting in 2018–2019, the line has held limited releases at T-HOUSE and New Balance Japan, among other venues, and has developed offerings distinct from the main brand through experimental design work, including collaborations with BATONER.

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