New Balance WS 327 FX

As recreational running gained widespread popularity in the 1970s, the benchmark for running footwear shifted from mere existence to performance. While the era’s designs would be considered simplistic by today’s standards, the decade is when running shoes really came into their own. The 327 sheds new light on the 70s as a time of innovation by boldly reshaping classic design elements with a thoroughly contemporary outlook. With an angular rework of the tried-and-true wedge silhouette, outsize, asymmetrically applied ‘N’ branding, and a wraparound, trail-inspired lug outsole, the 327 offers nothing less than a complete reimagination of our running heritage.