New Balance has brought up its latest Elements 576 Collection. The main theme is inspired by Chinese Taoism. It says that the universe is composed by the elements. This Elements collection features only 3 out of the 5 elements. They are Earth, Wood and Water.This Elements Collection is sold in limited numbers.

Each Element has details that are specific to its own. For example, the Earth Element features brown colored contrast stitching. There is a medial pattern that reminds about the layers of earth sediment. The colors of the materials represent the Earth.
The Wood Element has a black and green design to represent the bark of trees and leaves. The Water Element wants to convey serenity and tranquility with its blue/white colorway. The transparent rubber outsole represents water.

Each Element shoe has distinctive Chinese features. The medial side of each shoe has the Chinese word that represents the shoe’s respective Element.

This Elements 576 Collection is being released on staggered dates. Each pair costs USD $100. The Earth Element was released on April 1st.The Wood Element will be launched on May 1st. The Water Element will be sold from June 1st onwards.

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