Quick Facts
- New Balance expands the 1000 line with the brand new 1000D, featuring a tightly knit net upper for a raw, deconstructed aesthetic.
- The Arid Stone colorway pairs metallic leather overlays with glossy rubber branding and dusty blue interior accents
- Backed by ABZORB cushioning, Stability Web support, and a grippy outsole, the 1000D Arid Stone drops in 2025 for $160.
The New Balance 1000D might be fresh on the scene, but it’s already making serious waves. After peeping the Silver Metallic Mint just last week, we're now getting up close with the New Balance 1000D Arid Stone – and it rocks.
If you've never heard of the 1000D before, we really don't blame you. Much like how the 1906R has spun off into its own sub-silhouettes, like the 1906A and the 1906W, the Boston brand is now evolving the 1000 into new directions. The 1000D distinguishes itself with an upper wrapped in a tightly knit netting that stretches from the back of the heel all the way to the front of the shoe. This gives it a raw, almost deconstructed edge that's unlike anything we've seen before.
Adam Cheung is a writer and editor who specialises in sneakers and streetwear. Over the past few years, he's curated features and guides for everyone from Burberry to Nike. Often travelling between the UK and Hong Kong, don't be too surprised if you find Adam anywhere else around the world taking street photography or feasting on the local delicacies.
