Miu Miu and New Balance Unveil Stylish Fusion: The 530 SL Sneaker, Where Fashion Meets Functionality

When two pillars of the fashion industry come together, collaborations are born that you need to have in your closet. This has been the ongoing trend with the athletic footwear produced jointly by the Italian fashion house and the artistry of New Balance in recent years.

Once again, a collaborative effort emerges, this time featuring a design based on the iconic New Balance 530 running shoe.

Peris Adolwi, Julie Hoomans, and Florine Wildeboer take center stage in the campaign’s static and motion imagery. Stolen moments are captured in a domestic setting: white walls, blank phone screens, and crumpled white sheets, inviting viewers to project their thoughts and dreams. The atmosphere is intimate, relaxed, and playful—from the movements and gestures to the shoes and clothing.

Originally launched in 1992, the New Balance 530 was initially conceived as performance footwear. Its minimalist design and luxurious blend of suede, leather, and mesh made it a favorite among sneaker enthusiasts. True to the spirit of Miu Miu, this interpretation of the model is deconstructed—a classic interrupted, with proportions reinvented through the introduction of an ultra-flat sole. The shoe’s name, 530 SL, is derived from its super-lightweight nature.

Two versions of the shoe are presented—one in worn suede with warm and natural hues, and the other in untreated suede and classic black and white mesh. The effect is lived-in and aged. The laces come in a variety of materials, including leather and sailing rope. Those wearing the New Balance X Miu Miu 530SL are invited to choose between them, adapting them to their personal style. In each case, comfort, character, confidence, and ease take precedence as the essence and history of both names seamlessly merge.

The 530 SL sneaker has already gained stellar attention online even before gracing the luxury brand’s upcoming runway show at Paris Fashion Week.

This design melds aesthetic minimalism and sophistication from Miu Miu with the technology and performance of New Balance, resulting in a model crafted with a mesh upper and suede overlays that secure a double-lace system. The new hyper-lightweight version of Miu Miu x New Balance, resting on an ultra-flat sole, comes in two colorways: a warm natural brown with orange laces and a classic white and navy blue, now featured in an official campaign starring Peris Adolwi, Julie Hoomans, and Florine Wildeboer. This campaign captures the models against a white backdrop and wrinkled sheets, interacting with mobile phones to recreate ‘stolen moments.’

The collaborative 530 SLs are already available in Tokyo, with an anticipated global expansion coming soon.

Words: @annaamaso