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See anything different new balance trainers on the New Balance 420? Look down, lower, lower. Yes! It comes with a new and improved sole. Looking to give the classic more more of a modern aesthetic, the 420 ditches its original sole in favor of a REVlite one. The upper comes in tonal offerings coming in your choice of White, Red or Black. It comes constructed out of suede and leather. The upgrade on the shoe lies on the sole which is now a REVlite midsole, one of New Balance s most comfortable and lightest foam soles. It may look slightly different compared to the original model but we can guarantee it s much more comfortable. Set to retail for $90, look for the New Balance MRL420 to make its debut beginning February 1st.

On deck are two brand new colorways of the Asics Gel Respector. Both colorways utilize a premium suede construction on the upper with one using a couple of shades of blue with cream detailing on the heel new balance 990 counter. The 2nd pair comes in dark grey on the majority of the upper with beige/cream accents on the tongue, inner liner, ankle, and heel. Both are then finished off with white midsoles and colored outsoles. Which do you like better? Let us know in the comments below.

Puma released a pack of asics kayano denim First Rounds earlier this year, and even though it stands in contrast to the above pictured model s original name, it s only right that the legendary Suede lowtop join in as well. This new drop from Puma s premium The List line includes three Puma States (formerly a British nickname for the Suede, now a title for select releases) covered in denim with varying degrees of contrast stitching. Have a closer look at a beige/orange edition and two indigo styles below, which will arrive at select retailers Friday, October 12th.

Takumi means artisan in Japanese, so even before you see Puma s latest round of asics gel lyte v drops from under this top-tier umbrella, you know they re going to be good. Add in a bit of seasonal timeliness and the bar moves up to great , as the Ralph Sampson signature hightop and a rarely seen lowtop version get treated to premium earthy materials in time for cold weather. The Puma RS High gets another round as two gum-soled nubuck drops meet up with two each nubuck/fur-lined and pony hair/leather-lined First Round Lows, and you can see each pair individually after the jump below. These Takumi Pumas haven t been making it to US retailers, so stick with Sneaker News for updates and let us know your experience with importing a pair.

Puma has released some intriguing lifestyle designs during the second half of 2012, many thanks to collaborations with high fashion minds. The new Puma Tawsh doesn t have a co-signer attached, but it manages a similarly luxurious and forward-thinking result thanks to pairing a fairly traditional chukka-ish vamp with a unique cork midsole that has us wondering how long it will be before the printed/patterned trend extends to our soles beyond the typical speckling and gradients. Cork works well with both grey and black suede builds, both of which you can see in greater detail below.

Think Puma was only going to release those deluxe Made in Japan asics gt 1000 Suede lowtops and call it a day for 2012? Not so fast, sneaker friends; the German Cat can t let the holiday shopping season go by without a variety of new styles for one of its iconic silhouettes, and here we have a look at eight new Puma Suedes for FW12. The range of colors, blocking patterns and laces is enough to provide something for everyone, and they simply nailed the autumn vibe with this whole set. Select retailers like Snkrs will have these soon, so check them all out [ below and let us know which pair you like best.