New Balance 1300

About

The New Balance 1300 is a Made in USA running-heritage sneaker that debuted in 1985, among the first sneakers to retail above , built with ENCAP cushioning and a Vibram sole at New Balance's Skowhegan, Maine factory — a plant New Balance's own newsroom says contributes roughly 70% domestic value to the current line. Ten years after launch it got its first retro release as the Japan-supervised 1300JP in 1995, and the model has followed a five-year retro cycle since, with the most recent global reissue landing in 2025 for its 40th anniversary. Sneaker press describes vintage pairs as mythical and revered, commanding premium resale prices, with one collector calling it a shoe 'you could wear every day for the rest of your life.' Confirmed collaborations include a two-part Aime Leon Dore partnership, a WTAPS release, and a hand-stitched Sashiko Gals collaboration in 2025.