On my desk: New Balance M1300JP

May 13, 2010

New Balance 1300JP

I think this shoe pretty much concludes my New Balance shopping spree for the next couple of months. This particular New Balance 1300 is made domestically, but is produced under Japanese direction. Not to be confused with the US version (K1300CLG), this direct translation of the 1300 is made to the exact specifications as its original from 1985. The Vibram sole, PU-EVA ENCAP and the stitched “NB1300″ tongue all remain intact.

This is the first time that the M1300JP was made available outside of Japan. On top of its past regional availability, the M1300JP is only available every 5 years — which built a small, but loyal, cult-following amongst New Balance collectors. I’m not getting any younger, and 2015 sounded too far away to not pick these up. This guy seems to like them too.

New Balance 1300JP rear

New Balance 1300JP Vibram Sole

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