CM320 reissue update

More info and release dates on this year’s reissue of the classic NB 320 courtesy of Xymon! It’s not clear whether these dates are Asia-only or worldwide though.

“The classic runner is back! Starting from April, NB drops the
legendary runner that gained unprecedented fame for the brand and
catapulted them to the forefront of modern athletic shoe design.

Rated #1 in Runners World 1976 for “fit” and
“comfort” over Brooks, Onitsuka, adidas, Puma, Saucony etc,
these shoes were found on the athletes to the common man due to the
rise of the running for fitness trend around the time.

The elevated wedge and midsole combination elevates the heel and
reduces shock on heel strike; the molded heel counter prevent rotation
and lateral slippage, thus eliminating irritation and blistering; and
of course it came in multiple widths.

It also heralded the role of Terry Heckler on the branding of New Balance: He

1) argued for the performance look of the shoe, leaving behind the “nursing home adidas look” of the Trackster;

2) stuck a huge big N on the side, slyly making people think it was a Nike; and

3) started the numbering system for the shoe model, thereby giving equal status to each shoe and not superstar treatment.

The following are the upcoming releases [release dates accurate as
of print, check with your local stores/distributor for more
information]”

April 2007 — CM320GBO, CM320GSB, CM320GGB

May — CM320RD Red, CM320YL Yellow, CM320PK Pink

June — CM320GR Green, CM320BL Blue

July — CM320OR Orange, CM320NY Navy

September — CM320TR, CM320WN