It appears one of Concepts’ most memorable New Balance collabs is coming back.
Deon Point, the creative director of the Boston-bred boutique, shared images on Instagram yesterday of the coveted “C-Note” Concepts x New Balance 998. The sneaker project was originally released in 2013 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 998 model, and the colorway was modeled after the new $100 bills that also went into circulation that year.
The new note donned a blue security ribbon at the center, a larger graphic of Benjamin Franklin, and a light blue tint throughout the surface. The sneaker itself featured a tan suede upper that’s offset by brown and grey-colored panels toward the heel counter. Completing the look are a sail, a blue Abzorb midsole, and a black outsole.
At the time of writing, neither Concepts nor New Balance have officially confirmed that a “C-Note” Concepts x New Balance 998 is rereleasing, but the comments on Point’s Instagram post suggest that a retro is indeed happening. Check back soon for official updates in the coming weeks.
