We have seen it from Nike already this year and now New Balance also released its very own version of the Mexican Blanket Pack. They applied the special materials and  stitching on the 576 model. It comes in a black and a grey colorway. The Mexican blanket details appear around the ankle and on the inner sole and lining.
The New Balance CM576J Mexican Blanket Pack is now available at Mita.
More detailed images after the jump.

We show you some first images of the upcoming project by New Balance and Atmos. The Japanese store worked on the 576. The sneaker features a nice turquoise/pink color combo and has been put through a hypercolor treatment, which makes the shoe change color according to heat. Via Sneaker Freaker.
The sneaker will be released in July. 
More images after the jump.

Lots of New Balance news today. After presenting you already the new 320 Pack and 574 "Graffiti" pack, we show you now a new 576 Pack, consisting of three new styles of the sneaker that is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
The New Balance 576 comes in this pack in a grey, blue and a pruple/black colorway. All three come in a mix of premium suede and mesh, which turned out really nice.
Mita has them in stock now, with the official release coming in June only.
More images of the other colorways after the jump.

As part of the New Balance 576 20th anniversary celebrations we present you theTimeless Collection, a set of miniature sneakers. Styles that were especially made for the 20th anniversary this year also appear as miniatures in this bockset. Via Kenlu.
For collectors definitely a nice box to own. Check out more images after the jump.

When first released in Japan earlier this year we already gave you a look at this sneaker, but since it is only now arriving in the US, we give you some more background on the New Balance 576 “Purple Rose”.

Inspired by the purple roses found in the garden of the Versailles Palace, the 576 embodies royalty. Purple Rose features purple velvet lining representative of opulence and grandeur, white silk embroidery detail inspired by the landscape and layout of the palace gardens and gold accent stitching on the tongue signifying royalty. Furthermore, the white leather of the shoe is representative of the pure and indomitable spirit of Kings.

Moreover, the rose has a long-standing reputation as “a special gift”-a fitting choice for a shoe celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The Purple Rose 576 is a limited edition offering previously only available in Japan. Purple Rose will be available in the US beginning on May 15, 2008 and will retail for $95.00 in select stores nationwide.

As part of the New Balance 576 20th Anniversary celebrations, the sports brand now got together with Japanese high end fashion brand Tsumori Chisato. An interesting and unexpected collaboration, they present a pack of two 576’s, both featuring a vibrant underwater world on the upper with lots of color. As you might have realized already, this is a womens pack and it will soon be available at IT stores in Hong Kong. Via Hypebeast.
Detailed images after the jump.

New Balance is pleased to announce the introduction of the Elements 576 Collection, featuring a theme inspired by the basis of the universe according to Chinese Taoism: the elements. Three of the five elements in this age-old theory are realized in a collection of limited-edition shoes – Earth, Wood and Water.

The Elements 576 collection features design details that reflect each of the three elemental concepts. For instance, “Earth” features brown contrast stitching, a medial pattern reminiscent of layers of sediment and materials used to convey soil. “Wood” features a black and green design to signify tree bark and leaves, medial embroidery of trees and a unique “peel leather” to convey bark. “Water” embodies Zen-like serenity and tranquility, with a blue/white colorway, transparent rubber outsole and a recurring pattern of water bubbles.

Each shoe has a distinctive Chinese touch: the medial side of every Elements 576 shoe features the Chinese character that represents the shoe’s respective element.

The Elements 576 collection will be available in limited quantities and will retail for $100.00. The shoes will debut at retail spaced out over the spring: “Earth” is available 4/1/08, “Wood” will be available 5/1/08 and water will be available 6/1/08

Part of the New Balance A22 series, the A14 576 are inspired from coffee beans and use hemp and cork-like materials. Also the inner sole features a coffee bean design. Definitely an interesting shoe, which is supposed to be released late this summer. Pics via Streething.
More detailed images after the jump.

Most of you should know by now that New Balance is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 576 model this year. Today we came across a very special shoe in the 20th anniversary series – the LM576 V.
The sneaker comes in a limited edition box set, which also features a bag, cleaning/polishing kit, individually crafted leather tags and shoe-tree. The sneaker comes in all leather, including the inner lining. Just like we are used from New Balance, when they do something special, it does not have to be crazy, and can be rather about quality, then being noticed. 
Also once you receive your pair, you send in a registration form, and New Balance will check up on your sneakers every five years and repair what there is to repair. That is serious exclusivity. Info and pics via Random Ramblings.
The shoe is limited to 576 pairs. For now we are not sure about the released dates, but it will be soon.
After the jump many more pics.

New Balance celebrates the 20th anniversary of their iconic 576 model this year. We have already presented to you an array of styles for the occasion, here comes now something a bit more special, that some of you will like and others will simply hate.
They developed a futuristic version of the classic – the M576E. It comes in several colorways and is now available at Mita.
Check out more detailed pictures after the jump.