New Balance P790 ‘James Worthy’

Known for their highly-regarded running sneaks, New Balance have gone the other way here and released from their back-catalogue the P790, more at home on the feet of Zack Morris than Steve Cram.

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Yet, despite its rich heritage in the running department, New Balance also has a history in basketball, becoming synonymous with one man back in the ’80s – NBA Hall of Famer, James Worthy. ‘Big Game James’ notched up three NBA championships with the LA Lakers between 1982 and 1994, and these kicks continue his legacy.

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These beauties come in ’80s Lakers colours, purple and gold, with ankle padding that goes so far up it will tickle your arm pits.

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Oh, and here is a pic of ‘Big Game James’ reppin’ the P790s on court against the Detroit Pistons.

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Get ‘em over at Swedish store Shelta, the streetwear and sneaker experts, for (approx.) £88, not including P&P.

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Overkill x New Balance 577 ‘Berlin Wall’

A well-established brand in the sporting arena and on the street fashion scene, New Balance has joined forces with Berlin-based footwear specialists Overkill to release the Overkill x New Balance 577 ‘Berlin Wall’ pack – available in three colourways.

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These carry a logo of the Berlin Wall on their tongue and are dedicated to the fall of the Berlin Wall, although their release is a little after the 20th Anniversary. Still, the impact is there and collectively these sneakers make for a stimulating pack.

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Oh, and if you want these you better be rapid – there are only 577 of each colourway released worldwide.

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Available from the 9th January 2010.

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