Mita Sneakers x SBTG x New Balance MRT580SM

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Almost a month into a year that I've been projecting as a big one for runners and already we've got a pretty sick three-way collab dropping on our shores! Japanese retailer Mita Sneakers teams up with Singaporean artist Mark Ong (aka SBTG) to hash out this awesome looking 580.

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Majority of the shoe is decked out in black nubuck with hits of bright green and SBTG's Vine and Tiger Stripe camo patterns strewn across the tongue and ankle collar. Personally, I really like how downplayed the camo is. In a world where mediocre, lazy design passes off as sneaker dopeness, the use of restraint with the pattern is much appreciated. It doesn't scream at you should you manage to see someone in them on the opposite side of a street, but you'll find yourself taking a closer look when you get nearer.

I also don't think I have to say a lot about how crazy good the insoles look!

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Sole Academy is dropping a limited number of these on Saturday, January 25! To cop them, a raffle system will be in place. The mechanics of which are listed below.

Raffle & Stub Mechanics:
1 raffle stub - OPEN FOR ALL who show up during release day (1 person = 1 stub)
2 raffle stubs - If you are an Academy Member - just present your card on release day 
3 raffle stubs - for any purchase of NB shoes from our stores starting tom (Wed) - Just present your Original Receipt on release day to get your 3 stubs 

***Cut-off for dropping of stubs is at 12nn this Sat / Bring at least one valid ID / You can only participate in the raffle if you are wearing NB on your feet...NO NB, NO CHANCE.

Sizes Available: 

Sizes: 8/2, 8.5/1, 9/2, 9.5/2, 10/1, 11/2, 12/1 (11 pairs total)

Lucky raffle winners will get to cop them at a price of P8095! Good luck!