New Balance Winterized Its Classic Mary Jane Sneaker

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNew Balance's Winter Mary Jane is Part UGG BootIs it a winter boot? Is it a Mary Jane? Is it a New Balance sneaker? It's a super secret fourth thing: All of the above.The "Winter Breeze" Mary Jane sneaker is exactly what it sounds like: a winterized version of a classic Mary Jane made with New Balance dad shoe principles in mind.Suede takes up the majority of the upper, while the outsole folds in some of that beefy, rubbery charm associated with the undercarriage of typical New Balance outsoles. Where things get real nice and cozy is at the insole and foot strap. Fleece lining turns this strapped-up hybrid shoe into a winter-ready puffer jacket.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Sure, the opening at the upper might seem counterintuitive to any real warming pursuits, but there's no reason a shoe can't get a little cozy with it, even if it is a hop and skip away from being a sandal. Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Plus, there's a lot to be said for the practicality of shoes that work in a multitude of climates. Sometimes you need a shoe that can take you from brisk NYC days to sunny Los Angeles evenings. If the UGG boot-and-short-shorts era was ever your jam, this shoe is for you.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNew Balance Came in a Typically Grown-Up Halloween Costume Junya Watanabe’s New Balance Basketball Shoe Is So Fresh (Foam), So CleanNew Balance Waterproofed Its Cool Skate “Dunks”New Balance’s Understated Sneaker Brings Restraint to Skate ShoesFrom Salomon to New Balance, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop This Week What To Read NextThis Winterized Air Jordan Classic Has Mutated for Cold Weatherthisisneverthat Loves When Clothes Are Just ClothesVans’ Tabi Surf Boot Finally Gets on BoardFYI, Merino Wool Looks Pretty Good Outside Its Usual HabitatGinori 1735 Serves Up Good FortuneNike’s Luxe Runner Comes Out of Its (Tortoise) Shell