You’ll still be able to pick up New Balance 990s wherever they’re sold. Nobody’s going to arrest you for lacing up a pair of Nike Air Monarchs. You’re not even going to get in trouble for going new-school and walking out the door in a pair of On runners.

The New Balance 471 is a brand-new everyday sneaker inspired by the 320, which launched in 1976 as the company's first shoe to feature the "N" logo on the side. That mark is now a