New Balance and Jaden Smith teamed up to launch a vegan-leather sneaker, which some might see as purple but Jaden sees as Wavy Baby Blue. The 22-year-old artist and philanthropist worked hard on the Vision Racer, which launched globally on July 24, 2020, and just introduced two new colorways: black and white. With its partially recycled materials — the insole is made from recycled rubber and foam, and the upper with 60 percent recycled polyester — this shoe is heavily inspired by Jaden’s style and lifestyle. Jaden, who has long been a fan of New Balance’s X-Racer and Classic 1700 silhouettes, had a vision to create a contemporary sneaker with reflective details for nighttime skateboarding and performing.
“Shared values of transforming the status quo; staying true to oneself; giving back to community; and, respecting heritage while co-authoring a distinct future, are the…
