Want to instantly make a sneaker cooler? Get a little angular with it. But don't just take my word for it. New Balance, known for making uncool things the epitome of style, is using trigonometry to get fly.

The New Balance U1500 Made In England has all the standard aspects of a signature NB dad shoe, including luxe suede paneling that layers nicely over the sneaker's mesh upper, NB branding throughout, and that signature thickened rubber outsole.

But this model, the 1500, is special. Its toe box is enhanced with angular leather paneling that gives the shoe a squared disposition.

You could take a protractor to these bad boys with ease. Want to make a dad shoe better? Turn it into a total square. 

Elsewhere, gold accents complement the sneaker’s rich green pigskin suede, giving the sporty shoe a regal feel. And that's not just because New Balance’s U1500 sneaker was born in the UK.

Originally designed in 1989, the Made in England 1500 sneaker, available on the New Balance website for $145, was created to be a high-end runner, but pretty quickly the shoe turned into a style staple because of its obvious good looks.

It's kind of like drag racing in a Cadillac. Can you do it? Technically. Does anyone really want to? Not really. That said, the NB 1500 sneaker still has all of the techy specs required of a premier New Balance sneaker.

The molded midsole caters to the contours of the foot, while the foam core enhances comfort. Its beauty and brains personified.

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