Aussie Store Up There Are Brewing with the New Balance 860v2

Our Melbourne neighbours over at have been on a hot streak with of late. Unleashing a two-pack of ‘Backyard Legends’ the boutique then followed up with a more subdued iteration of the a model that has become a collaborative powerhouse for New Balance in recent years.

Up There are now bringing their trusty toolkit to the in what once again looks like a homage to the native flora and fauna of Australia. A popular motif for the Melbourne crew, (their recent involved a homage to Victoria’s state flower, the Pink Heath), the latest 860v2 employs a mixture of 'Volt', ocean blue and earthy brown reds.

Typically constructed with open-knit mesh uppers and synthetic overlay placement at the toe and heel foxing, it looks like Up There are keeping the material components pretty much intact. In terms of technology, the 2010s performance runner utilises a combination of flexible ACTEVA LITE cushioning, N-ergy, and ABZORB SBS pods at the heel. The 860v2 joins a long line of New Balance performance runners that have enjoyed a second life as a lifestyle silhouette.

Currently, we haven’t caught wind of specific release details, but we’re expecting the Up There x New Balance 860v2 to arrive in the next few weeks.

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