New Balance 2010 GORE-TEX in Field Green: A Dark, Waterproof Dad Shoe for NYC's Wet Season

New Balance's chunky 2010 runner now comes with a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX membrane, and the Field Green version is on the Sneakersnstuff website. The name suggests green, but Highsnobiety notes it is closer to dark grey and, in certain light, looks completely blacked out. The retailer's product photos agree: dark grey mesh, black suede overlays, a large N logo on the side and a thick black sole with a visible cushioning unit.

The upper layers suede, textile and synthetic materials in a running-inspired construction. ABZORB cushioning sits in the midsole, Stability Web supports the midfoot, and the outsole is rubber, with a conventional lace-up closure. The shop's copy places the shoe between early-2000s nostalgia and something that feels current, and says it can handle a bit of bad weather without looking like gear for a three-day hike. Highsnobiety goes further, calling it a rain boot in dad-shoe form. The style number is U20105IS, and it is sold as a unisex model.

A Mushroom colorway of the 2010 GORE-TEX also exists for anyone who wants something earthier. Highsnobiety also points out that GORE-TEX is spreading well beyond trail models, with waterproof versions of UGG and New Balance skate shoes already out.

Field Green is listed at £160, or about $214, and is excluded from all promotions. Unisex sizes run from US 7.5 to 13, which corresponds to 25.5 to 31 cm. The page is the retailer's UK storefront: UK orders ship from its London store, delivery takes three to four business days, and shipping costs £5 to £7, free on orders over £200. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

With the wet months of fall and winter ahead in New York, a low-key, near-black waterproof pair that still looks like an ordinary sneaker is an easy one to add to the list.