New Balance is dropping a sweet collection based on the Elemental aspects of Taoism. Chinese Taoism, as you know, consists of the Yin and Yang as well as the Eight Trigrams which represent the earthly elements. The New Balance 576 Earth model dropped on 04/01/08. The next model, the New Balance 576 Wood drops on 05/01/08. Lastly, the New Balance 576 Water releases on 06/01/08. So keep an eye out and check out the different models after the break. More »

New Balance has decided to bring back the 420 retros. They come in a blue or red colorway along with pre-faded suede and nylon. The blue colorway is pictured after the jump. [SneakerFreaker] More »

The limited New Balance A09BK One Piece has dropped at Overkill. They come in a mostly black upper, with white paint splashed accents and a red Japanese symbol on the back panel of the shoe. More pics after the break. More »

New Balance will be dropping an interesting new 576 inspired from coffee beans. They feature a hemp and cork-like upper with an inner sole that has a coffee bean design print. Look for these flavorful New 576’s this Summer. Check out more pics after the jump. [Streething] More »

Japanese kicks shop Flauge just got in these hype New Balance 576 in suede and canvas for ¥10,290. They’re part of the 20th Anniversary for the New Balance 576. They come in this sick purple colorway and a less flamboyant black colorway. More »

Stussy, Hectic and New Balance get together to design a custom CM670. This latest collaboration is part of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection. They feature gray uppers with either a lavender or light blue sock liner. Look for both pair in May. No word on a price for these babies, but we’ll keep you posted. [HighSnobiety]

New Balance has stepped up their game by employing our friend Jeff Ng AKA Jeffstaple of Staple Design/Reed Space.

These New Balance 575’s take after the super-hyped Nike Dunk SB Pigeons from a few years back. Same colorway, similar logo, maybe not as much hype though. [Guillotine]