As recreational running became very popular in the 1970s, the benchmark for running shoes shifted from mere existence to performance. Although the designs of the time are considered simple by today's standards, the decade stood out as the moment when running shoes gained an identity of their own. The 327 sheds new light on the 1970s as a time of innovation, boldly reworking classic design elements with a totally contemporary perspective. With a tried-and-tested angular reworking of the toe silhouette, large sizing, asymmetrically placed ‘N’ branding and a trail-inspired wraparound sole, the 327 provides nothing less than a complete reinterpretation of our running shoe legacy.
Details:
- Wide midsole
- Suede and mesh upper with exaggerated cleat design, inspired by the 320, 355 and Supercomp
- Oversized N logo
- Medium linear ‘New Balance’ text branding
- lugged sole, inspired by the 355 trail running shoe
- Rubber heel cup inspired by the 320, 355 and Supercomp
- Retro-inspired nylon tongue
- Slotted eyelets
- 260 grams (9.2 oz)
