The new odd couple is New Balance and J. Crew. The unlikely pairing came almost out of nowhere and rocked everyones world with a great looking release that can only be found in select J.Crew shops as a limited edition release. The chosen model is the 1400 and it is set to release in both green and blue with a suede construction. The more you think about this pairing the easier it becomes to understand how two American classics can team up to create something timeless. For more info about them check this press release.(/kicksonfire)

The collection features two unique colorways of the 1400 sneaker in premium suedes, which were designed in tandem by J. Crew’s Head of Men’s Design, Frank Muytjens and New Balance. The first, a never-before-created navy and the second, a moss green. In addition, the shoes have domestically tanned leathers from premium made-in-USA partners in an on-going effort to support local American manufacturers.
The limited edition 1400s will be part of the exclusive line at the J.Crew Men’s Shop at The Liquor Store in Manhattan as well as the new J.Crew Men’s Shop in Copley Plaza, Boston starting early November 2010 and will retail for $130.00. They will also be available online at J.Crew.com and sold in the J. Crew catalog.