New Balance 327

As recreational running became increasingly popular in the 1970s, the benchmark for running footwear shifted from mere existence to performance. While the designs of the era would be considered pared-down by today’s standards, the decade stands out as a time when running shoes came into their own. The 327 shines a new light on the 1970s as a time of innovation, boldly reworking classic design elements with a thoroughly contemporary spin. With an angular rework of the tried-and-true toe silhouette, oversized fit, asymmetrically placed “N” branding and a trail-inspired wraparound outsole, the 327 delivers nothing short of a complete reinterpretation of our running shoe heritage.