Luxurious Black Leather Covers This Made in UK New Balance 991
Earlier in the month, did peak dad style to perfection with a . Now, they've crafted the most luxurious referee shoe you'll ever see: a black leather that's made in the UK. Equally at home pounding the city pavement as it is running up and down the hardwood while working a high school basketball game, it's a no-frills take on a beloved throwback silhouette that's celebrating its 20th anniversary one more time before the year is out.
Dressed in black from heel to toe – with just a few hits of dark grey for contrast – this 991's key detail is its supple leather construction. An apt choice for the world's colder hemispheres as 2021 draws to a close, it offers an enhanced sturdiness that you won't find on a mesh runner.
Comfort is key too, of course, so full-foot ABZORB cushioning, a removable insole and a micro-suede collar liner work to ensure that no cushioning is forgone in the material switch. Though they're not pictured here, New Balance will also be releasing an all-white leather 991 as well as both white and black leather takes on the in the coming weeks as well.
If you're looking to add these joints to your late-year rotation, you can cop them at Aphrodite now. They're priced at £199, which translates to approximately $225.