New Balance Numeric x Focus NM480 Shoes - Blue / White

Focus NM480 Shoes - Blue / White by New Balance Numeric

New Balance Numeric and Edinburgh’s Focus Skate Store Honour Scottish Heritage with the 480, Re-Mixed. 

Drawing inspiration from Scottish culture and early-2000s sportswear aesthetics, the shoe’s colorway mirrors that of the country’s flag, also known as Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire.

Prominently displayed on the shoe’s tongue, the unicorn is Scotland’s national animal. Although a mythical creature, the unicorn represents purity, strength, and a fierce, untamed freedom. The image of the unicorn appears on architecture and infrastructure across the country.

Additional features include:

Blue suede and white pebble leather match the colors of the Saltire.

Orange accent on the high-rebound FuelCell midsole pays homage to Scotland’s nonalcoholic “other national drink.”

Heel pulls read “Focus” and “Alba” — Scottish Gaelic for “Scotland.”

Stash pocket on tongue (designed like a sporran on a kilt) holds removable foam padding for slimmer/puffier fit options.

Reflective trim on “N” branding, laces, and heel pulls.

Abzorb insole features an image of Edinburgh’s cobblestones with additional Ortholite insole as an alternative.

Two lace options — reflective blue (flat) and white (tube)