New Jersey retailer Packer Shoes is showing their Boston pride by donating all proceeds from the sale of the New Balance “Boston Marathon” Pack to charity.
As media coverage of the unfortunate and tragic events from the Boston Marathon this past Monday have been nonstop, most can agree there are many in need of help and every effort counts. With that said, every sale of the commemorative New Balance 990 and New Balance 890 “Boston Marathon” models will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, MA.
Beginning today at 3PM EST through Monday 4/22, both “Boston Marathon” models will be available for sale through Packer Shoes.
The tragedy in Boston has touched many lives throughout the nation. As a tribute to Martin Richard, the 8-year-old boy that lost his life during the explosion, and his sister, who was injured, Packer Shoes has decided to donate every cent made from their sale of the New Balance “Boston Marathon” Collection to the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, MA; the Richards’ hometown. This tribute will begin starting at 3PM EST today, April 18, and will continue through the end of the day on Monday, April 22. Packer wants to make it clear that this is simply a “labor of love which [they] hope will benefit and bring comfort to the families of this senseless act.” So, if you’re looking to pick up either pair from the Boston Marathon collection, head over to Packer Shoes starting today.
The East Coast has a history of fierce rivalries, but when tragedy strikes it always proves to be a close knit and compassionate community. Yankee Stadium recently played a sweet song tribute to the Red Sox and now New Jersey’s Packer Shoes are doing what they can to help out Beantown in the wake of the Marathon bombing tragedy.
Packer Shoes have announced that ALL proceeds from the sale of the New Balance Limited Edition Boston Marathon Collection will be donated to the Boys and Girls club of Dorchester. It’s a tribute to Dorchester residents the Richard family – their 8-year-old son tragically perished and their daughter was severely injured during the blast. The charity sale runs from 3PM EST Thursday April 18 until Monday, April 22 from Packer Shoes online.
“Constructed using premium suede along the upper with a perforated nubuck toe box and ballistic mesh side panels for breathability, distressed leather vector logos and Packer Shoes branding on the insoles tongue”, the Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec” is now available for 0 at Packer Shoes.
As we learned more about the Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec” in a video featuring Packer Shoes’ Mike Packer last week, we now have a release date for the shoe which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Classic Leather model.
Here’s more of what Packer Shoes had to say about the upcoming collaboration:
The Aztec was Reebok’s first running shoe released on US soil in 1979. At the time it was the most expensive running shoe on the market priced at an astronomical . Borrowing cues from one classic and applying it to another “Classic”, the Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec” features a fluid mix of materials. Constructed using premium suede along the upper with a perforated nubuck toe box and ballistic mesh side panels for breathability, distressed leather vector logos and Packer Shoes branding on the insoles tongue, this edition is perfect for both casual and athletic purposes (as originally intended).
Priced at 0, look for the Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec” to release through Packer Shoes beginning tomorrow, Saturday March 23rd.
Reebok continues its 30th anniversary celebration of the Reebok Classic Leather with this latest edition produced in collaboration with Packer Shoes, one of the members of Reebok’s Certified Network. With over 100 years of experience in the shoe retail business, Packer Shoes has been around long enough to see shoes become classics and so its fitting that its rendition of the Classic Leather borrows cues from another classic Reebok shoe, the Aztec. The shoe boasts a predominantly light blue leather and suede upper with light blue mesh panelling at the midfoot and a yellow and red Vector logo. Finished with a white and blue midsole and a black outsole, this retro runner is a great trip down memory lane. Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather 30th Anniversary drops this Tuesday, March 19 at Packer Shoes and other Certified Network boutiques.
For a further look at Packer Shoes and the Reebok Classic Leather , check out our recent video with Mike Packer, owner of Packer Shoes.
Celebrating 30 years of Classic Leather, Reebok have called upon stores and sneaker aficionados across the globe to collaborate on the iconic silhouette. Next cab off the leather rank is Jersey’s Packer Shoes with their ode to the ’79 Aztec silhouette. The Classic Leather comes coloured up and cross-branded to the nines, with a tasty mashup of perforated nubuck, premium suede, mesh and some crackled leather thrown in the mix. The Reebok Classic Leather ‘Aztec’ will release this Saturday,m March 13 at 12 noon EST both in-store and online exclusively from Packer Shoes.
Following a brief teaser, Jersey’s Packer Shoes has unveiled the beauty shots for their upcoming release with Reebok, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Classic Leather by borrowing the distinctive colors from another Reebok archival silhouette, the 1979 Aztec. The resulting Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec” is built with a combination of materials, including a suede upper complemented with a perforated nubuck toe box and ballistic mesh side panels for breathability. Distressed leather vector logos and Packer Shoes branding on the insoles and tongue round out the details. Look for the kicks to launch at Packer Shoes, both in-store and online, this Saturday at 12 noon EDT.
After plenty of teaser images, there is finally a release date for the Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec”. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the original Classic Leather, Packer was invited to make their own rendition of the sneaker. Packer Shoes takes cues from the Reebok Aztec, Reebok’s first running shoe produced in 1979. The Packer Shoes x Reebok Classic Leather “Aztec” is constructed with premium suede, a perforated nubuck toe box and ballistic mesh for a comfortable fit. You can pick up your pair up in-store or online via Packer Shoes on March 23, 2013.
Hong Kong’s Hypebeast linked up with Mike Packer of Packer shoes to discuss his upcoming Reebok Classic Leather colab. As well as discussing the Aztec-inspired colab, Packer shares a glimpse into the century old store that has passed through his family. Peep the vid below and stay tuned to Sneaker Freaker for drop date intel.
