Salehe Bembury x New Balance 1000 "Fog Be The Cloud" M1000BM

Salehe Bembury brings his nature-inspired creativity to the New Balance 1000, transforming the turn-of-the-millennium silhouette with a palette pulled straight from the Smoky Mountains. The “Fog Be The Cloud” colourway celebrates the diversity of the landscape, mixing textures and tones that reflect the region’s ridges, sunsets, and dense forests.

The upper features a patchwork of materials—spacer mesh vamps, leather overlays, and hairy suede tips—each panel arriving in its own shade. Blue nods to the mountain ridges, while coral pink captures the glow of sunset. Pops of lavender, orange, red, and yellow energise the design, with deep green grounding the look through mudguards and midsoles. Even the left and right shoes carry slightly different colour placements, adding a sense of individuality to every pair.

Signature Bembury details run throughout, from the stitched tongue tag to co-branded insoles and vibrant lacework. Underfoot, a green midsole blends cream and red accents, delivering both structure and balance to the vibrant mix above. A sturdy rubber outsole ensures durability, keeping the shoe functional while embracing its bold, lifestyle-driven aesthetic.

As the New Balance 1000 continues its revival, this collaboration highlights how archive tech and creative freedom can meet in perfect harmony. The “Fog Be The Cloud” is more than a sneaker—it’s a wearable expression of Bembury’s storytelling, turning natural inspiration into one of the most distinctive releases of 2025.