12 Cool New Balance Outfits That Feel Very 2024
While they are known for being the OG "dad" sneakers, New Balance sneakers are also a key buy in the closets of the most in-the-know fashion people. If you need further proof, just look to the tagline of my favorite New Balance campaign, which reads: "Worn by supermodels in London and dads in Ohio." Equally popular with Jerry Seinfeld and Bella Hadid, the comfortable-meets-cool sneakers have gained a huge cult following over the last several years, making popular styles including the 550s, 993s, 574, and special collaborations with Aimé Leon Dore and Miu Miu nearly impossible to buy.
If you're able to get your hands on a pair, though, fashion people have plenty of New Balance outfits to look to for styling inspiration this fall. From casual outfits with jeans to looks for the tennis court to exactly what to wear on the airplane, there is no shortage of cool ideas. Ahead, see the cool New Balance sneaker looks that feel very 2024 and fit the fall season.
First up, how I'm personally styling the trend. I've been collecting New Balance sneakers recently and will be the first the recommend them for both their design and comfort level. Adding them to a button-down, jeans, and a tailored jacket is my fall uniform.
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It doesn't get more classic than a trench coat and jeans. Just add New Balance 550 sneakers and white tube socks for a look that is equal parts comfortable and trend-forward.
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Stripes on stripes feel like an outfit combination that shouldn't work, but this look proves it does. The trick? Choosing pieces with stripes that run in different directions. Adding a pair of gray New Balance sneakers grounds the look, making it feel a bit less nautical.
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The last few years have welcomed the office siren trend, and there is no shortage of cool ways to get dressed for the office. Start out with a pair of green New Balance sneakers and tube socks, then simply add tailored separates like a blazer and wide-leg pants.
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The 2024 version of an airport uniform has arrived, pairing relaxed jeans with an oversize blazer and sneakers. It's the dressed-up cousin to the sweatpant looks that were everywhere a few years ago but equally comfortable.
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L.A. fashion insiders have mastered off-duty style. Case in point? This legging set look paired with silver New Balance sneakers. The attention to detail—with the addition of a baseball hat, exposed tube socks, and a sweater draped at the shoulders—elevates this workout outfit.
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Distressed leather jackets are one of the key buys this season, and the styling possibilities are endless. While we've been seeing them paired with micro miniskirts as spotted on the Prada runways, for fall, add a pair of cargo pants and gorpcore sneakers.
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When in doubt, just add a pair of white socks as styled here with the New Balance x Miu Miu sneakers that debuted in the S/S 22 collections.
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When putting together a cute and cozy fall weekend look, consider adding a pair of New Balance sneakers. Their comfortable fit and stylish design make them perfect for a day spent hiking through colorful foliage or picking apples at a local orchard.
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You may have noticed that the new Miu Miu x New Balance 530 sneakers have been everywhere lately—on the feet of fashion editors and content creators—and for good reason. They have a sleek vintage-like silhouette and trend-forward cord laces, adding to their stylish appeal.
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Every Parisian and Scandi fashion girl knows styling New Balance sneakers with wide-leg trousers creates an effortlessly chic look. So take note and re-create their outfit formula for the cold-weather days ahead.
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Whether heading to Pilates or grabbing your morning cup of joe, slip on a pair of New Balance sneakers with leggings, tube socks, a sweatshirt, and a white tee. This look will keep you comfortable and looking polished.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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