Hailing from Valence, in the South-East of France, Le Labo Store has made a name for itself with a store defined by pitch-perfect curation and levels of chic that most can only dream of. It makes it a logical partner for any major footwear brand looking to score some IYKYK points. 

If the New Balance x Le Labo Store RC56 is anything to go by, New Balance likely won’t be the last footwear brand that comes calling…

The New Balance RC56 was born out of collaboration. Beginning its life, like a number of New Balance’s best silhouettes, under the creative direction of Aimé Leon Dore, it tracks that it’s a model that centers on retro appeal.

Teddy Santis rarely strays from the tried-and-tested path of the past when it comes to footwear, and why would we want anything else when the product is a model like the RC56?

After experiencing a lot of success on first release, the RC56 became a mainline silhouette for New Balance but hasn’t made its way back to the headlines until its connection with Le Labo Store.

Made using premium suede and leather throughout, the New Balance x Le Labo Store RC56 is a grown-up sneaker. Lightweight yet still satisfyingly sporty, it’s easy to style with contemporary or retro fits.

Above all else, the colorway is an instant classic. Using just brown and black which play off each other effortlessly, the design has an ultra-luxe feel that’s totally in keeping with Le Labo Store as a whole.

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