Junya Watanabe Reveals Three New Balance 650s for the Upcoming Autumn/Winter 2023 Collection

Junya Watanabe takes a unique approach to his collaborations with New Balance. He eschews flashy sneakers in favour of subtle luxury. For the Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, Junya has released the New Balance 650 in three sleek black colours, showcasing his minimalist sensibility and highlighting Junya Watanabe’s aesthetic.

Each silhouette is an exercise in tasteful restraint, reflecting Junya’s commanding yet edgy vision of contemporary fashion. The materials the designer has chosen are unusual yet intriguing.

One pair is made from a combination of leather and mesh for a signature running sneaker feel, another from luxurious suede with reptile-like textures, and the last from hairy suede all over.

Expected to drop in the second half of the year, the Junya Watanabe x New Balance 650 is a statement shoe that stylishly blends tradition and modernity. Exact release details are not yet online, but assume a release in the second half of the year.