Jaden Smith is a multifaceted and undeniably talented human. Jaden’s music, fashion sense and philanthropic efforts make him one of the foremost purveyors of the zeitgeist. His forward thinking personality is one of the multitude of reasons New Balance chose Jaden as one of their latest collaborators. The New Balance Vision Racer is a melding Smith’s favorite New Balance models the New Balance X-Racer and the New Balance 1700. 

The main draw of the Vision Racer is the chunky exaggerated midsole drawn from the X-Racer. While the midsole is the draw, the details of the Vision Racer don’t get lost in the sauce. The translucent outsole underneath the shoe’s rectangular midsole features a ((VISION)) detail as a nod to the rapper’s SYRE and ERYS albums. ((VISION)) is also found wrapping around the shoe’s foxing showing there are no details too small for the vanguard designers. Dressed in “Wavy Baby Blue” the Vision Racer is already eye-catching enough but the shine doesn’t end there. Reflective hints are found throughout the silhouette including on the tongue webbing, upper piping, and the iconic N found on the quarter panel. 

The Vision Racer isn’t just a representation of Jaden’s fashionable tastes, it also affirms Jaden’s commitment to sustainability. The shoe’s chunky midsole includes reground EVA foam. The Vision Racer is constructed of 60% recycled polyester from post-consumer plastic. Even the insoles are a product of circular design combining recycled foam, castor bean oil, and rubber with virgin polyurethane. 

The Jaden Smith x New Balance Vision Racer releases on July 24th on the New Balance webstore for $150.