FORT GREENE — Calling all sneakerheads.
The leafy streets of Fort Greene were the inspiration behind the colors of a new sneaker — complete with a retro look that pays tribute to the tree-lined landscape.
J. Crew partnered with New Balance to create the "Fort Greene" — a retro sneaker in olive green and yellow accents.
J. Crew originally spelled the sneaker color "Fort Green" but later corrected the misspelling.
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The color combination was created for the landscape of the neighborhood, according to a spokeswoman for J. Crew.
The sneaker, a New Balance 1400, was originally released in 1994 and is made of mesh and suede with rubber soles.
The Fort Greene edition is made with "never-before-seen custom colors," according to J. Crew, and there is a limited number for sale.
"Run, don't walk — these will go fast," a description of the sneakers states. "This is as exclusive as it gets."
The "Fort Greene" sneakers cost $160 and are only sold at the J. Crew online store.
