New Balance's Allerdale is a chill guy who wears great outfits. Even in its simplest ensembles, like this new "Black/Gum" colorway, the New Balance walking shoe looks quite good.

It's not much to the latest Allerdale, and that's not a bad thing. It comes dressed in a two-toned design, elevated by its signature quality materials.

This time around, the thick-soled walking shoe gets classy tumbled leather and matte textures, quietly luxe-ing up the simple color scheme.

New Balance's Allerdale has appeared in some delicious colorways, from suede "Cinnamon Stick" options to leathery chocolate-brown schemes.

They were all great treats (no pun intended). But it's nice to see the dadcore model return to basics. It just might be the most perfect dad shoe, after all.

For those looking to indulge, New Balance's Allerdale "Black/Gum" is now up for grabs on END.'s website for $275.

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