New Balance’s reliable collection of dad shoes isn’t interested in shouting for your attention, but no doubt the TF100 “Dark Brown” will get it anyway.

This is the walking shoe that quietly left the pack and ended up lost with a much cooler crowd.

Black mesh strips wrap the upper like they mean business, slicing through brown soft suede side panels that keep things feeling just luxe enough.

The unmistakable brand logo gets a textured synthetic treatment, because not all flex has to be leather. Up top, a high-quality textured tongue is the kind of detail you only notice if you know what you’re looking for (and you should).

All of this sits on a chunky FuelCell midsole that feels like it was designed for marathon errands, gallery hopping, or just putting everyone else’s step count to shame. The colorway is pure dark chocolate, rich and a little enticing.

A bog standard dad shoe to some, anything but to the right eye. The TF100 will be available for $140 on New Balance’s website April 29.

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