New Balance Taps Tiago Lemons and Roland for a Numeric Collab

Name: New Balance Numeric x Tiago Lemos x Roland 808Colorway: BlackSKU: NM808LROMSRP: ¥19,800 JPY ($135 USD)Release Date: August 8, 2025Where to Buy: New BalanceNotes: New Balance Numeric has teamed up with Brazilian pro skater Tiago Lemos and iconic music brand Roland for a new take on the 808 silhouette, set to release August 8, 2025. Dubbed the 808 LRO, the sneaker pays tribute to Roland’s legendary TR-808 drum machine — a cornerstone of early hip-hop, electro and dance music. The shoe’s design draws from the rhythm machine’s retro aesthetic, featuring vibrant accents, tonal paneling and a translucent sole that echoes the colorful LED interface of the TR-808. The collaboration bridges skateboarding and sound, with the TR-808 also used in the production of Lemos’s skate video soundtracks, reinforcing a natural creative synergy between skate culture and beat-driven music. Priced at ¥19,800 JPY or $135 USD, the 808 LRO aims to blend performance design with nostalgic flair.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

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New Balance Taps Tiago Lemons and Roland for a Numeric Collab

Name: New Balance Numeric x Tiago Lemos x Roland 808
Colorway: Black
SKU: NM808LRO
MSRP: ¥19,800 JPY ($135 USD)
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Where to Buy: New Balance

Notes: New Balance Numeric has teamed up with Brazilian pro skater Tiago Lemos and iconic music brand Roland for a new take on the 808 silhouette, set to release August 8, 2025. Dubbed the 808 LRO, the sneaker pays tribute to Roland’s legendary TR-808 drum machine — a cornerstone of early hip-hop, electro and dance music. The shoe’s design draws from the rhythm machine’s retro aesthetic, featuring vibrant accents, tonal paneling and a translucent sole that echoes the colorful LED interface of the TR-808. The collaboration bridges skateboarding and sound, with the TR-808 also used in the production of Lemos’s skate video soundtracks, reinforcing a natural creative synergy between skate culture and beat-driven music. Priced at ¥19,800 JPY or $135 USD, the 808 LRO aims to blend performance design with nostalgic flair.

Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast