What to know about the New Balance 650
New Balance began in Boston in 1906 when William J. Riley launched the New Balance Arch Support Company. Today, it makes athletic shoes, clothing, and accessories sold worldwide, and supplies product ranges for various sports and casual needs.
The New Balance 650 is a high-top basketball profile that first appeared in the late 1980s and returned as a revived retro in the early 2020s.
They can be paired with tapered denim jeans or tracksuit bottoms for a casual look and feel.
650 by New Balance and how they come to be
650 by New Balance is sold mainly as a high-top leather trainer and comes in mixed-panel editions that add suede panels and various trims.
The model’s make-up includes a padded foam collar and a raw-edged leather eyerow. The outsole is rubber with a textured tread and a low-profile stack. Certain releases add suede panels or metallic trims to give it a little extra edge. The sizes commonly follow a unisex scale, with wider fit options produced on some runs.
The leather 650 variants pair well with tapered trousers and cropped denim, while the suede or pastel editions suit softer tones and lighter fabrics. For womenswear, try a contrast with a t-shirt dress in a neutral shade.
Which types work and when to choose them
The 650 by New Balance suits things like short walks, casual days at the office, and weekend travel where a padded collar and high-top fit offer ankle comfort and an age-old profile.
A couple of pairing notes to consider include the white leather 650s with mid-wash denim or neutral chinos for a comfortable feel. The suede editions pair with things like lighter cottons and tailored joggers. For summer looks, try your sneakers with men’s linen trousers in a pale tone.
