Every January, footwear brands celebrate Lunar New Year with a collection of their best sneakers. This week, New Balance has unveiled their offerings for 2025, featuring models such as the 1000, 1906R, 740, and WRPD Runner. The collection is particularly notable for its understated aesthetic, opting for simple neutral color schemes rather than the more extravagant, zodiac-themed designs seen from other brands.
The 2025 Lunar New Year lineup starts strong with an all-black New Balance 1000, followed by greyed-out versions of the WRPD Runner and 1906R. The culmination of the collection features crisp white takes on the WRPD and 740. Scheduled for release on January 6th, 2025, this collection also showcases New Balance’s intention to offer a diverse range of styles while maintaining classic design elements, appealing to both sneaker enthusiasts and casual wearers alike. Given New Balance’s previous successful collections, including last year’s ‘Year of the Tiger’, this new set promises to continue the brand’s commitment to quality and style in specialty releases.