New Balance 650

Discover the footwear icon that is the New Balance 650, one of the premier basketball shoes of the ’80s. Equipped with a padded high-top collar and an Ortholite insert, this court-ready sneaker is made to provide comfort whether you’re shooting hoops or walking down the high street. It’s also not lacking in style, with contrasting colours and a bold ‘N’ logo on the side of the perforated leather upper. If you’re eager to revisit the era of some of the NBA’s biggest stars (including notable brand supporter James Worthy), the NB 650 is your gateway to the past, so browse the JD Sports Australia range to find your play-stopping colourway!

What Is the New Balance 650?

The New Balance 650 originally dropped in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until four decades later that it resurfaced. The person responsible for this revival was none other than Teddy Santis, whom you might recognise as the founder of Aimé Leon Dore and the head of the Made in the US line of NB shoes. After discovering the NB 550 in an old Japanese catalogue, he was inspired to continue his dive into the brand archives, and the result was an old-school trainer with all the trappings of a modern release. It remains a staple of the brand’s line-up, enticing people who were around at the time of its debut and those interested in classic vibes.