New Balance’s Slimmest Sneaker Gets Busy

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersThis Textural New Balance 204L Is Doing the Absolute MostThanks to size?, New Balance's once minimalist 204L sneaker is now anything but.The UK retailer is doing the most in the best way with its own exclusive version of the 204L sneaker. It said goodbye to the model's signature mesh-and-suede construction and hello to green seersucker gingham underlays and fuzzy chocolate-brown suede overlays.And the 204L keeps its Miu Miu-level charm, with the brand preserving the general slender low-soled look plus the trendy double shoelaces.It's just style-maxing now.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.For the most part, New Balance has stuck to simple (and sometimes tasty) color schemes and classic suede constructions. The "wildest" pair was a tasteful cow-print iteration, and even that wasn't too crazy.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The size-exclusive 204Ls are the busiest yet (again, complimentary).The textural New Balance 204L sneaker is scheduled to drop on August 21 on size?'s website.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 RecommendALD's Beautiful Blue New Balance Dad Shoe Goes the DistanceBronson's Back With an Icy New Balance Archive RevivalNew Balance’s British Dad Shoe Is Absolutely NutsHow Did New Balance's Alien Moccasin Sneaker Hybrid Get Even Weirder?Seven Best Sneaker Releasing this WeekWhat To Read NextNew Balance’s Slimmest Sneaker Gets BusyGood Clothes Really Are Just Good VibesSupreme’s Next Nike Sneaker Is an Air Max Deep-Cut The Jordan Design Studio Searches For the Next LA LegendThis Running Brand’s Final PUMA Drop Is HR-ApprovedSupreme Is Building a World Again