The unisex New Balance Gator Run sneakers in Black revive an archive turf silhouette as a bold lifestyle model, pairing a low, elongated profile with a glossy patent leather upper finished in a debossed crocodile print. The design keeps classic New Balance cues like the side N logo, but the real statement is the rubber outsole, lined with distinctive “gator tooth” treads that nod to the shoe’s athletic past while adding aggressive texture underfoot.
A leather upper, rubber outsole and traditional lace-up closure complete the construction, with the mix of cow and pig leather giving the sneakers its rich, high-sheen finish.
Lean into the drama of the patent croc by pairing the New Balance Gator Run Sneakers with black straight-leg denim or relaxed cargo trousers and a simple black or white tee. For a more fashion-forward read, style them with tailored black trousers and a boxy leather jacket or bomber.