New Balance 480 Castlerock Rain Cloud

The New Balance 480 Castlerock Rain Cloud is a stylish lifestyle shoe inspired by basketball sneakers of the 1980s. The upper of this elegantly dressed low-top is fashioned from light gray suede overlaid with darker gray suede at the toe cap, midfoot, side panel, eye stays, and heel counter. The toe box is perforated to facilitate breathability and enhance comfort. Flat white laces ensure a snug closure, echoing the white lining of the medium gray leather side panel 'N.' New Balance branding is also present on the tongue tag and heel tab. A white foam midsole offers cushioning and support, resting atop a dark gray rubber outsole that features grooves and circles for traction in multiple directions. The eye-catching standout feature of this pair of kicks is the gray tumbled leather collar padded for comfort, which is the only hit of leather on the upper aside from the side-panel 'N.' The New Balance 480 Castlerock Rain Cloud was released on January 9, 2024, for a retail price of $90.