New Balance’s Dunk-Coded Skate Shoe Is a Chill Guy

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNew Balance's 480 "Incense" Skate Shoe Is Soothing AFHow to make a calm flex out of New Balance's 480 skate shoe? Add incense.The latest pairs from New Balance's Numeric line don't come with their own incense (that would be cool, though). It's named after the sticks that release soothing aromas when burned. It even arrives in this satisfying beige color, which gives it a similar woody vibe as incense.New Balance pairs the "Incense" color scheme with admittedly luxe materials like leather and suede. The results are a New Balance 480 skate sneaker that looks almost too nice to scuff up.However, it's forever session-ready, equipped with comfy Fuelcell foam and grippy gum rubber soles, plus ample padding around the collar.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.It's truly Dunk-coded in the sense that it's both fashionable and skate-able, like the Nike Dunk. The New Balance 480 comes in a variety of color options, ranging from calm all-black options to colorful duck-inspired versions.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The "Incense" skate shoes take the cake for the most soothing pairs yet. And good news: they're now up for grabs on New Balance's website for $105.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendThis New Balance Sneaker Is Proof a Good Dad Shoe Can Be Both Techy & CutesyNew Balance's Muted 740 Sneaker Makes Boring BeautifulAction Bronson's Y2K-Fueled New Balance Runner Is Dripping with Déjà VuNew Balance’s Croccasin Stunner Is a Total Triple ThreatNew Balance's Chocolate & Peanut Butter Basketball Shoe Is Breaking All the RulesWhat To Read NextNew Balance’s Dunk-Coded Skate Shoe Is a Chill GuyConverse’s Next Luxurious Vibram-Soled Sneaker Smiles BackBike Bags Are Now Fashion, TooJordan’s Chocolate-Covered Sneaker Tastes Better Over a CampfireNo Levi's Here. Nike’s Air Max Is a Delicious “Denim” Dream on Its OwnNike’s Laziest Retro Sneaker Is Also Its Cleanest