[Update 18 Oct] Official images of the collaborative New Balances have come to light. Although information is still scarce, they are expected to go for approximately US$150, and to be first released on Stray Rats’ web store before getting a wider one at New Balance’s sometime this month.

Similar to the New Balance 991, the New Balance MT580 is also an older model that first debuted in Japan in 1996, but was later exported to the US in 2007. As suggested by Consuegra on his instagram account @k00pz, Stray Rats looks to pay tribute to this 2007 introduction of the MT580.

Those foraying into fashion in the ’07 will remember that blocks of solid color poured out onto the runway, with vibrant greens, shocking purples and bright yellows adorning models. Marc Jacobs was a notable participant with technicolor looks that eventually bled into the year’s fashion trends. Following suit, Stray Rats produces two vibrant colorways for the New Balance MT580.

The first of which sees a silver blue base with dark nubuck overlays. Hits of hot pink lands on the laces and collar lining while lime green lines the N logo, accentuates the 580 on the tongue, and finds a cozy spot for itself on the sole unit. Bright cobalt blue finishes off the silhouette, with it appearing as accents on the N logo and on the tongue.

Accompanying this option is a moodier palette, with similar colors but in a deeper spectrum. Royal purple start on the toe box and run up the tongue, meeting deep brown laces. Layered on top are burgundy nubuck overlays along with hits of neon yellow that line the upper and N logo. A bright mossy green appears on the N logo and tongue tab, giving this iteration a Scooby Dooby Doo look.

Both pairs feature a dubrae marked with the Stray Rats’ logo and Rollbar midsoles for extra support. This Stray Rats x New Balance MT580 is set to drop in October but no retail prices have made it out of the sewers. In the meantime, why not check out these ramen-themed New Balances?