The New Balance 991v2 Gets Dressed by VERDY and DSM

designer is breaking new ground with his first colab. Linking up with , the VK Design Works founder has dressed the Made in UK 991v2 in rich brown suede and off-white mesh, finished with deep blue ABZORB pods and minimal dual-branding. The shoe features the classic 'N' logo in the Boston brand's signature grey hue, Dover Street Market’s DSM logo on the tongue, and a VK Design Works tag for subtle co-branding.

The new 991v2 lands alongside VERDY's DSM pop-up, already open and packed with exclusive gear. Complete with new releases every Thursday, VERDY's Gift Shop can be found in the basement of Dover Street Market London, with an additional installation also gracing the ground floor. The space will be open until August 27.

Known for some of the dopest work to emerge with – think – VERDY’s sneaker journey kicked off in 2019 with a Japan-only Girls Don’t Cry drop that turned heads across the world. A leading name in Japan’s design and illustration scene, the Osaka native has worked with legends like and brands like Beats By Dre and .

You can cop the VK Design Works x New Balance 991v2 on August 14 exclusively from the DSM London store. Keep it locked to Sneaker Freaker for more updates.

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