New Balance 480 White Black

New Balance 480 White Black — New Balance's first basketball shoe

The 480 launched in 1983 as a low-top basketball shoe and found its way onto the feet of NBA stars of the era such as James Worthy and M.L. Carr. It was born a year before the Nike Dunk and shared its logic of a flat, wide, no-frills silhouette. Decades later, the New Balance team revisited it and recognized its potential as a modern skate shoe. The White Black is its purest interpretation: the silhouette reduced to two colors.

The 480 — Low cut, clean panels, and pure contrast

The silhouette is flat, wide, and low-profile, with broad panels that leave plenty of room for the lateral N. In white and black, that N becomes the only accent on an entirely clean base, with the white sole completing the contrast. It is a shoe that can be recognized from a distance by its shape, not its color.

Materials and technology

• Upper: White leather and synthetic materials with a black lateral N and clean reinforcements at the toe and heel
• Interior: Textile lining with a padded collar; removable insole; wide, low-cut last inherited from basketball
• Sole: Rubber outsole with a grip pattern for smooth surfaces and a low-profile midsole

Why buy the New Balance 480 White Black at Next Step?

It is the cleanest and most straightforward alternative to the classic black-and-white combination. At Next Step, you get it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days for returns from the date of receipt. Fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to style the New Balance 480 White Black

Black and white is the most versatile combination there is: it works effortlessly with any denim, cargo pants, chinos, or tracksuits. Discover more colorways in our New Balance 480 collection at Next Step.