New Balance and Stone Island are a natural collaborative pairing, because they have certain core values in common. Innovation, independence, and a legacy of gimmick-free quality have made the letter N and the Stone Island compass synonymous with superior taste, the world over. The first offering from this highly anticipated collaboration comes off the blocks with a conceptual reinterpretation of a high performance running/training silhouette. Led by the refined experimentalism of the Tokyo Design Studio, the Stone Island Tokyo Design Studio FuelCell RC Elite’s technological features, propulsive FuelCell cushioning, a full-length, energy-returning carbon fiber plate, and breathable knit upper, are paired with jagged edged, synthetic overlays, inspired by the 574. The combination of heritage and futuristic elements give the impression that the contemporary shape of the FuelCell RC Elite is emerging from a classic predecessor.
