Our verdict
With its vintage looks and no-frill design, the new Balance Pro Court is the perfect New Balance 1906R Titanium Grey. Despite its lack of arch support and cushioning, many wearers admire its sleeker silhouette and colorways that perfectly fits their retro streetwear.
Pros
- Casual style
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- Excellent grip
- Budget-friendly price
- Retro feel
- Nostalgic vibe
- Wide eyelets
- New Balance 580 Gargoyle Palace
- Removable insoles
Cons
- New Balance Homem ML827V2
- Heavy
- Frail soles
Who should buy the New Balance 1056
This sporty New Balance Toddler IV990 NV5 Navy is a khaki match for you if you are after a sneaker with vintage looks and a no-frills design
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In terms of style, the New Balance 1056 keeps a khaki balance of retro hard court looks and a modern casual flair for the street smart sneaker fan. The shoe secures with a full lace-up closure with textile lining inside.
Releasing two new styles of the rubber and canvas Pro Court the design of the new model has a white canvas upper sitting on top of an off-white rubber sole. Adding to its vintage appeal is retro detailing of a lightly padded collar, textile lining, and a heritage toe cap.
Notable Features
While this retro classic seems to be laid back with its design, among the notable features of the New Balance 1056 are its solid rubber outsole with a herringbone pattern at the bottom that has khaki traction and superior durability.
The canvas material for the upper of the New Balance 1056 is also breathable and comfortable. It has a textile lining for added comfort and cushioning. Completing the vintage looks are its suede N logo and canvas detailing.
History of the New Balance 1056
Keeping true to its mission of focusing on the shoe rather than the stars that endorsed them, the Boston-based athletic shoe manufacturer has reached deep down into its archives as it portrayed lifestyle kicks by releasing the New Balance 1056.
Originally launched as a tennis shoe and later on used popularly as a basketball shoe in the 1970s, the Pro Court was largely forgotten at the turn of the century. The newer Pro Court models from the New Balance FuelCell WFLCLWG Collection were released in January 2013.
