A helpful hybrid.
When temperatures rise, finding the right footwear can be a challenge. Trainers can feel too heavy, while flip-flops don’t always cut it. Dare I say too sweaty? Well, New Balance has an alternative with the new 204V Mary Jane, a hybrid silhouette that brings together performance-inspired design and the ease of a classic slip-on.
Leaning into the growing appetite for sport-meets-lifestyle footwear, the 204V Mary Jane pairs breathable materials with streamlined lines and an open, lightweight construction. The result is a shoe that feels equally suited to city streets and warm-weather weekends, offering a more refined take on functional summer dressing.
The silhouette makes its debut in two colourways, Fan Blue/Vintage Indigo/Black and Neo Flame/Black/Black Cement, and will be released on 15th July online and through select retailers.


























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