NYC Sneaker Watch: New Balance 991v1 Made in UK "Tweed Luxe Leather" Lands Online

New Balance has added a cold-weather colorway to its Made in UK line: the 991v1 "Tweed Luxe Leather," style number M991HT1. It went on sale October 31 through the online store of the European sneaker retailer Solebox.

The design is built on contrasting materials. Brown tweed forms the underlays, and black leather overlays sit on top. The product page lists the colorway as black/beige, with an outer made of leather and textile. It is a low-cut, lace-up men's shoe. The page does not say whether the tweed is Harris Tweed.

Sizes run from EU 41½ to 46½. The price is €226.88, excluding VAT and with shipping extra, which comes to roughly $254. Solebox ships worldwide by tracked UPS Express, with delivery in an estimated four to six business days.

New Balance operates stores in New York, and the UK-made 991 family is a familiar sight on the city's streets. No New York retailer is named for this release, so for now the online listing is the way to buy it. The tweed-and-leather pairing is a natural fit for coat-and-knitwear weather.