Summer is all about festivals, day gigs and sun-soaked good times with the crew. And because life is quite frankly too short to wear a dud outfit, we're obsessed with finding fresh fits and sharing the right outfit combos.
On our wavelength of course is the stylish sneaker heads over at New Balance. Just in time for summer comes a fresh range of their epic 9060s. This shoe and its bold, retro design screams Hailey Bieber-core and is (in our opinion) the shoe to beat when it comes to staying on trend.
To provide you with some inspo on how to style this up-and-comer, we consulted our fashion-loving team on the pieces they plan to pair with their New Balance 9060s for the unmissable events in their ‘24/’25 summer cal.
The Laneway Look: Bella, Commercial Content Producer
“Brisbane in summer is wet, hot and stacked with gigs so it’s important I have shoes to go with all occasions (and temps). Between pilgrimages to my fave secret spot in Noosa, I’ll be scurrying between dance floors at Laneway so my summer shoe has to hold duality.
Find me in the mosh catching Charli XCX one moment with my sturdiest cargo/jeans and bowler shirt, then post-oceanside hike and swim in my activewear and togs—9060s in tow all season long.”
Gig Getup: Maddie, NSW Sales Manager
“Summer to me screams live music and gigs. My calendar is already stacked with Dua Lipa, Drake and (manifest for me) Laneway, meaning there'll be lots of dancing, standing and walking, so finding the perfect shoe that's comfy but also fits the vibe is a must. Find me singing along with Troye at the top of my lungs in a studded mesh dress, paired with my black 9060s. Comfy but still cute, now that's a vibe.”
Tenniscore: Hank, Senior Strategist
“It wouldn't be summer in Melbourne without worrying about what the weather is going to deliver. But come January, it's Aus Open time—which is generally sunny and always social. Making the most of the bars, the activations and the action on the outside courts, I'll be spending a lot of time on the feet in the sun, so I look forward to styling the 9060s with a pair of light linen shorts and a lightweight polo shirt; because it's important to land the tenniscore look.”
From Picnic To Pub: Emma, Commercial Content Director
“For me, summer is synonymous with impromptu pub lunches and picnic park-ups. So I can make my way from one sun-soaked spot to the next all summer long, I recently recruited a fresh pair of lilac New Balance 9060s—and it’s safe to say these are my new summer kicks of choice.To honour the pretty pastel shades and chunky aesthetic of my 9060s, I love styling them with bolder colours, blacks and my everyday gold accessories.”
Whether you're getting ready to sing along with Dua or have booked in to watch a match and enjoy a beverage courtside like Hank, rest assured the perfect shoe to carry you from event to event is here and waiting.
For more on how you can get your hands on a pair of 9060s and look and feel good all summer long, visit here.
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