Junya Watanabe MAN x New Balance P400 Basketball Shoe Launches Oct. 16

New Balance is set to launch its latest collaboration model, the P400, with Junya Watanabe's menswear brand, Junya Watanabe MAN, on Friday, October 16, 2026. This new release will be available at select stores globally. The P400 model, which serves as the foundation for this collaboration, was initially showcased during the Junya Watanabe MAN Fall/Winter 2026 collection runway show at Paris Fashion Week Men's in January 2026. The P400 itself is engineered as a performance basketball shoe, designed to mitigate the physical stress associated with repetitive actions like sprinting, jumping, and landing during a game, thereby enhancing player comfort. Its construction incorporates dual cushioning for softness and a structurally molded upper, complemented by a sleek, low-profile design and a lightweight nylon plate. This combination aims to provide robust support for explosive movements on hard court surfaces while delivering a responsive underfoot sensation suitable for agile play.

For this specific collaboration, the design integrates a premium leather upper with a futuristic sole unit, drawing inspiration from New Balance's heritage in performance basketball footwear. This aesthetic aligns with the Fall/Winter 2026 collection's overarching theme, "THE BEST, DRESSED." This theme signifies an evolution of the style Junya Watanabe MAN has cultivated, emphasizing not just formal attire but an updated approach to dressing. The resulting footwear is positioned as a high-fashion item, intended to complement the dressy style advocated by Junya Watanabe MAN. The collaborative Junya Watanabe MAN x New Balance P400 is scheduled for release at Junya Watanabe MAN retailers nationwide on Friday, October 16, 2026. The retail price for this model is set at 52,800 Japanese Yen, inclusive of tax. The collaboration highlights the intersection of athletic performance technology and avant-garde fashion design, a hallmark of Junya Watanabe's work. The shoe's technical specifications, such as the dual cushioning and molded upper, are intended to provide tangible benefits to basketball players, while the material choices and silhouette cater to a discerning fashion audience. The choice of the P400 model, a performance basketball shoe, suggests a focus on functionality that underpins the aesthetic choices made for the collaboration. The release date of October 16, 2026, places it within the typical release cycle for seasonal fashion collections, following its initial reveal in January 2026.