New Balance’s Luxe Dad Shoes Are Half-Tweed, Half-Leather Masterpiece

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNew Balance's Tweed Leather 991v1 Is Elderly & ElegantAnd just like that, tweed dad shoes are back on the New Balance menu. Everyone say "thank you, New Balance."Even better, the latest 991v1 Made in UK sneakers feature brown tweed underlays and black leather uppers. So, we're actually getting this half-fuzzy, half-slick dad shoe that's all very luxe.And it comes straight from the brand's England factory, so expect high-quality leather and tweed, plus other top-notch touches.Perhaps the biggest question is: are these Harris Tweed 991s, though?Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.It wouldn't be the first 991 to get wrapped in the famous Scottish wool. New Balance has released a few efforts over the last couple of years.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.However, the latest pairs are a little bit of a mystery. The imagery doesn't show any immediate callouts or stitched Harris Tweed labels. However, New Balance has designed a matching Allerdale sneaker, which features the same look but with actual Harris Tweed.To be honest, they still good either way.While we wait for the hard confirmation, New Balance's 991v1 Made in UK "Tweed Luxe Leather" sneaker is scheduled to drop on Solebox's website on October 31 for 226,88 €, or around $254.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 RecommendThe Evolution of New Balance’s 990 ContinuesNew Balance’s Skate Shoe Is Seeing Yellow and Looking Good Doing ItNew Balance’s Saucy Hiking Sneaker Doesn’t Need the Trails To Be GreatNew Balance’s Puffer Mary Janes Are Too Good To Be Slept-onFrom adidas to New Balance, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop This WeekWhat To Read NextNew Balance’s Luxe Dad Shoes Are Half-Tweed, Half-Leather MasterpieceNike's UGG-Coded Slipper Boot Is the Coziest Recovery Flex Nike’s Chocolate-Covered Air Forces Are a Mid-Sized Sweet Treat Even in the Dark, Nike’s Winterized Dad Sneaker Still ShinesNike’s Archival Racer Is Looking Berry GoodLuxury Brands Are Charactermaxxing Now