XC-72 'Ascend'

XC-72 'Ascend'The New Balance XC 72 Ascend showcases mixed pastels on a retro inspired silhouette that takes its cues from 70s running shoes. Split color blocking is applied to the upper, featuring a cream colored crinkle nylon base with mismatched forefoot suede overlays in lavender and coral. Oversized N logos are similarly mismatched and rendered in black and violet, while the suede heel overlay is finished in a bright teal hue. A molded EVA midsole gives way to

Dual branding hits take the form of a Dior woven tongue tag

Leaning into the retro runner’s ‘90s roots

captioned with the phrase ‘First use June 18

A white ABZORB midsole is reinforced by a gum rubber outsole

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The upper makes use of a red textile base with black suede overlays and a black patent leather heel panel adorned with embroidery depicting the Chollima

The sneaker comes with a duo-toned rubber cupsole

The upper employs a ventilated grey mesh base with tonal synthetic leather overlays and an ‘N’ logo outlined in blue

A matching yellow midsole features ‘AIR’ printed on the lateral sidewall

Additional Nike branding lands on the sockliner and a woven tag stitched atop a lightly padded nylon tongue

carrying an all-leather upper with light grey overlays atop a Hyper Blue base

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