With the MT10T V1, Tokyo Design Studio from New Balance presents a concept that brings together minimalist design, natural freedom of movement and aesthetic cues from smart slip-on silhouettes.

The mix of moccasins, ballerinas, loafers and Mary Janes creates a design language rarely seen in the performance space, while deliberately blurring the line between sportswear and casual footwear — an approach that gives the MT10T its unmistakable visual identity.

New Balance MT10T – Raw Leather with Black Cement – MT10TOK2
New Balance MT10T Tokyo Design Studio — Raw Leather/Black Cement — MT10TOK2

The MT10T is built on a pared-back construction with a low, yet technically informed platform. Its distinctive rounded lug outsole delivers multi-directional traction, while the rubber mudguard adds stability and introduces a subtle trail-inspired character.

The setup is completed by a Vibram outsole engineered for reliable grip, adding functional depth to the shoe’s minimalist design.

New Balance MT10T – Raw Leather with Black Cement – MT10TOK2
New Balance MT10T Tokyo Design Studio — Raw Leather/Black Cement — MT10TOK2

The unlined nubuck upper is deliberately kept soft and flexible, encouraging natural foot movement and reinforcing the model’s low-profile concept.

A small toggle-lace detail subtly echoes the smart-casual inspirations behind the design.

New Balance MT10T – NB Navy with Black Cement – MT10TOK4
New Balance MT10T Tokyo Design Studio - NB Navy/Black Cement - MT10TOK4

The model is released in two colorways:

Raw Leather/Black Cement (MT10TOK2) and NB Navy/Black Cement (MT10TOK4) — both understated, functional, and characteristic of Tokyo Design Studio’s clean, reductionist design language.

New Balance MT10T – NB Navy with Black Cement – MT10TOK4
New Balance MT10T Tokyo Design Studio - NB Navy/Black Cement - MT10TOK4

The New Balance MT10T will be released tomorrow and will be available at the following retailers: AFEW Store, Asphaltgold and BSTN.

New Balance MT10T Tokyo Design Studio
New Balance MT10T Tokyo Design Studio


Photos via New Balance