New Balance Numeric 440v2 High "Quicksand"

New Balance Numeric, the brand's skate line, has released the 440v2 High in a beige-and-black colorway called "Quicksand." It is sold through the online store of Premier, a skate and streetwear retailer, at $90.

The upper pairs suede with mesh, set on a rubber outsole in a cupsole construction, where the sole unit is stitched to the upper for a sturdy, board-friendly feel. The style number is UN440HAW. Sizing follows US men's, running from 8 to 12 in half-size steps.

The sand-and-black palette is easy to wear with denim or work pants, and the high cut covers the ankle, which suits fall and winter walking around the city. It works as a skate shoe, but it is just as plausible as an everyday sneaker.

Premier stocks its own private label alongside brands such as New Balance Numeric, Asics Skateboarding, Nanamica and Needles, the last two of them Japanese. Orders over $100 ship free, and the shop can be reached at info@thepremierstore.com.