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Japanese label AURALEE are working with New Balance this season on a luxe take of the COMP100 runner. With deceptively simple sights at first glance, a closer look at the details reveals a quality kick.

Appearing in tonal leather finishes, the grain looks higher grade than standard GR fare, inside and out. Embossed tongue logos add a clean touch against the densely woven laces. More brands need to aspire to this level of quality! Foam wedge midsoles keep things low and cushioned.

There is also some matching apparel, but the star of the show is the sneakers. Dropping in Japan on February 8.