Todd Snyder and New Balance Reunite for the T500 "Cafe Pack"
The 1982 tennis classic receives an elevated overhaul featuring hairy suede, crocodile-stamped leather, and gum soles.
by Joyce Li · HypebeastSummary
New Balance has partnered with Todd Snyder to introduce the exclusive T500 Cafe Pack in Espresso and Milk colorways
The updated 1982 court silhouette replaces traditional canvas with a mix of hairy suede and crocodile-stamped leather atop a gum midsole
The limited-edition collaboration launches October 22 at 10 AM ET exclusively via Todd Snyder channels for $130 USD
New Balance and menswear designer Todd Snyder have officially introduced the T500 “Cafe Pack”, delivering an elevated take on the archival 1982 court shoe.
Originally engineered in 1982 for tennis performance, the T500 transitioned naturally into everyday street culture, embraced by skaters and style outsiders for its flat, grounded profile. Reimagined through a contemporary leisure lens, this modern release retains its classic court foundation while upgrading its construction with refined, tactile materials.
Replacing the silhouette’s traditional canvas uppers, the design incorporates a contrasting blend of hairy suede and crocodile-stamped leather for added texture and polish. The low-profile uppers sit atop a distinct gum midsole, introducing an understated nod to 1980s athletic engineering over traditional vulcanized sole units. Offered in two distinct colorways—”Espresso” and “Milk”—the palette draws direct aesthetic cues from the warmth, textures, and canine visitors of local neighborhood coffee shops.
The Todd Snyder x New Balance T500 “Cafe Pack” releases October 22 at 10 AM ET for $130 USD, available exclusively at online and all Todd Snyder retail locations.