Basketcase and New Balance unveiled the 204L “Pine Valley,” drawing design cues from trail running.

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It was released on HBX in December.

Basketcase and New Balance continued their collaboration with a second edition of the low-profile 204L silhouette. This version, called “Pine Valley,” reflected founder Zach Kinninger’s return to his roots, a concept he described as “RUN HOME,” and captured the creative comfort he found in his small-town upbringing.

The “Pine Valley” 204L drew on nostalgic elements from Kinninger’s youth, combining rugged hiking footwear aesthetics with blue jeans styling. The shoe blended early-2000s design with ’70s running shoe geometry, featuring deep brown premium nubuck layered over mesh and classic hiking-inspired eyelets. Its flannel-lined insoles evoked grunge and outdoor wear, while interchangeable rope and yarn laces and custom tongue labels with Basketcase’s ballerina motif added personalized details.

Built on a contrasting black EVA foam midsole for comfort, the release was supported by a surreal campaign shot by Ben Zank and a short film by Mowgly Lee. The Basketcase x New Balance 204L “Pine Valley” first dropped exclusively through Basketcase on December 12, then released globally via New Balance on December 19 and on HBX on December 20.

Image Via Basketcase 

Image Via Basketcase 

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