Do Hee Kim x New Balance 509 "Red" sneakers: First look, design speculations, and everything we know so far

According to Sneaker News, the Do Hee Kim x New Balance 509 "Red" sneakers are rumored to be released around the middle of February 2025. This is not the first shoe Do Hee Kim has designed for New Balance. The South Korean designer has been working with New Balance since 2024 and is coming in hot this year with another colorway release for the 509s.

While the pricing of the shoes is yet to be determined by New Balance and the designer himself. The shoes are expected to be available on the New Balance website and maybe a few select retailers.

Keep reading to learn more about the speculated designs and features of the Do Hee Kim x New Balance 509 "Red" sneakers.

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Do Hee Kim x New Balance 509 "Red" sneakers: A bright new colorway

Do Hee Kim, also known as @aw___boy, took to Instagram to reveal the latest sneaker collaboration with New Balance. He posted a photo of the "Red" New Balance 509 sneakers and captioned the post as "More details and color to come later 💭".

As seen from this photo, the latest sneakers produced by Do Hee Kim and New Balance are a total contrast from the previous colorways of the 509s. The previous colorways leaned more towards dark and black shades.

However, the Do Hee Kim x New Balance 509 "Red" sneakers are made of a mix of materials. The upper part of the shoes features a hairy red suede with a matching red mesh to adds a lot of details to the sneakers.

The soles, logo, and the laces of the shoes have a contrasting shade of gold or tan. As seen in the picture, the soles of the shoes are equipped with the ABZORB cushioning that would provide you with the comfort you need.

For the overall look, the sneakers have a more vintage and retro vibe given their chunky design and the materials used. This pair of sneakers would look great paired with a casual outfit.

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Keep your eyes peeled for the release date of the Do Hee Kim x New Balance 509 "Red" sneakers. The designer himself has mentioned that more colorways will be coming your way. Keep yourself updated by checking our website when the price of the sneakers will be released.