The New Balance 801 Gets a Trail-Friendly Purple And Orange Colorway_Fashion at Your Feet

What spawned what: the chunky, “dad shoe” trend or the recent trail-shoe hype? Regardless of your answer, it’s safe to say that bulky footwear design was accepted – and perhaps overworn – by a larger consumer population this year than was the case in years past. And with newcomers in the hike-ready space like Tyler, the Creator’s GLF Gianno Ox, shoes for treading off-road will likely be worn throughout civilian life for at least another year. Not one to follow hype (but surely one to capitalize on it), New Balance has recently outfitted its all-terrain 801 model in an animated purple and orange colorway. The rugged silhouette deviates from its original light-grey mesh upper in exchange for a royal purple; the bright orange wraps the collar, tongue, and eyestays, while completely taking over the insole and sockliner. The Boston-based outlet has opted for an understated grey for the model’s aggressive, speckled sole. If you haven’t gotten a pair of weather-ready shoes yet and don’t want to break the bank, you can buy these now via New Balance‘s website for $100 USD.

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