New Balance 1000 "Silver Metallic"

TLDR: The New Balance 1000 ‘Dirty’ will be released on 1 August 2025 and will cost €170. The retro runner with a deliberately aged look impresses with Y2K vibes and top performance thanks to ABZORB and Stability Web.

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The New Balance 1000 ‘Dirty’ takes us back to 1999 – but not straight out of the box. The ‘Dirty’ look features a deliberately worn, pre-distressed finish that takes the tech retro look to a new level – somewhere between Y2K archive and urban streetwear style.

The sneaker has a silver mesh upper and synthetic overlays that look intentionally aged: scratches on the mesh, matt ‘oxidised’ leather areas and a midsole with subtle discolouration. It looks as if the shoe has already been worn through several neighbourhoods. The branding remains subtle: a rubberised ‘N’ logo with a transparent outline and small ‘1000’ stitching round off the concept.

Despite the used look, there are no compromises when it comes to comfort. The midsole combines ABZORB cushioning in the heel and forefoot with stabilising Stability Web technology in the midfoot.

The New Balance 1000 ‘Dirty’ will be released on 1 August 2025 for €170 as part of the Fall Collection. The release is not only interesting for NB fans, but also for anyone who is tired of sparkling clean sneakers.

You can get the shoe directly from NewBalance.com and from selected retailers worldwide. As always, you can find all the relevant information, shops and raffles at Grailify – the best place to keep an eye on new releases with character.