One of New Balance’s most revered shoe models will return next month. However, you’d be forgiven for not recognizing the name. Less regular than a leap year, the near-mythical New Balance 1300JP only ...

New Balance is poised to reintroduce a foundational icon to its lineup, celebrating the enduring appeal of its heritage ...

The 1300 (minus the JP) debuted in 1984 as a ludicrously luxe running shoe. Back then it retailed for $130, which comes out to about $300 today (one ad for the shoe simply read “Mortgage the ...

The New Balance 1300 JP, a meticulously crafted retro, is set for release soon. ... The tongue-in-cheek piece of ad copy was a way for the brand to introduce the $130 shoe ...

The 1300 (minus the JP) debuted in 1984 as a ludicrously luxe running shoe. Back then it retailed for £100, which comes out to about £320 today (one ad for the shoe simply read “Mortgage the ...

Visually, the kicks are said to be inspired by the New Balance 1300JP running shoes, a heritage sneaker that built on the success of the New Balance 1300 but appealed to a new Japanese consumer base.

Below, we’ve rounded up the 12 best New Balance shoes to make for easy, breezy shopping. Go get ’em. Best for Running Errands. New Balance 1906R. $155 at New Balance.

The New Balance 530 and 1080 are two of the brand’s most popular shoes, with the 530 being listed as lifestyle shoes and the 1080 being flagged as designed for running.

The New Balance 1300JP, which releases next month, only comes out once every five years. The original 1300 had EVA-polyurethane foam midsole, called Encap, that was revolutionary in the 1980s.