New Balance’s Elegant Dad Shoe Is a Rare Breed

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNew Balance's Satin-Laced 996 Dad Shoe Is a Rare BreedNew Balance's latest 996s are a rare breed of dad shoes.For one, they aren't just aura-maxxing. They're texture-maxxing, too. They feature a combination of buttery leather, smooth suede, and satin touches across the upper. Oh, and they also have satin shoelaces.It's a pleasant surprise for many reasons. One, who doesn't love satin shoelaces? They're so cute. Second, New Balance doesn't do this often.You might catch silky-laced New Balances on the DIY side of TikTok. But the brand itself doesn't do lace swaps frequently. It'll switch things up with techy toggle shoelaces and sometimes leather lace-ups if you're a Miu Miu sneaker. But other than that, New Balance keeps its dad shoes very normal, down to the shoelaces.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this this item.Sometimes, it'll even go lace-free.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.But today, the New Balance 996 is laced up tastefully.The newest sneaker arrives in black, white, and brown colorways, some of which are now up for grabs on Billy's website for ¥12,980, or around $83.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNew Balance's Butterscotch Skate Shoe Is From the Mind of a LegendNew Balance's Slim Mary Jane Sneaker Finds Beauty in the GreyThis New Balance Collab Is a Trail Shoe, Dad Shoe & Sci-Fi Prototype All In OneThis Fresh Cortado Is Brewed to Perfection in TokyoNew Balance Is Sneakily Becoming a Basketball Sneaker PowerhouseWhat To Read NextNew Balance’s Elegant Dad Shoe Is a Rare BreedTo Bring the Best Out of Matthew Williams & 424, Invite Them to Your Birthdayadidas’ Pokémon Sambas Have No Business Being This CleanWait, A$AP Rocky’s Fashion Brand Is Real?Nike’s Bubbly Slip-On Sneaker Doesn’t Want to Fit InNike's Ultra-Plush Sneaker Is a Beautiful Brainiac