Casablanca and New Balance's Latest XC-72 Has a New Release Date!
News on this release was first published October 21, 2021
Update (December 1, 2021): The Casablanca x New Balance XC-72 in white will see a global release on December 2, and will be priced at $150.
Charaf Tajer’s is known for silk shirts, gaudy prints and Euro-chic style, but in the sneaker world they get recognised for their epic run of collaborations.
Over the past year, the dynamic duo have participated in numerous linkups, starting with the launch of the . Since then, Casablanca has been on speed dial for NB, always assisting in the debut of their latest silhouettes such as the . Back at it again, their latest venture will be creating another colourway.
Compared to many of their previous iterations, which are usually covered in bold prints and eye-catching colours, this XC-72 chooses a more subtle take. The base layer has been composed of perforated leather, accentuating the enlarged ’N’ logo and tasteful co-branding. Exposed foam can be seen on the tongue and lace keeper, with suede overlays wrapping the toe and heel. Down below, a rugged traction outsole, which has been a signature look XC-72 and 327, extends around the forefoot.
Every time Casablanca touches a New Balance silhouette it’s almost always a banger! Are you looking to cop? According to whispers around the sneakersphere, the XC-72 will arrive on October 30 and retail for $150. Keep an eye on your local NB stockist.
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