Raven with Chipmunk: New Balance Sends Harris Tweed Into the Weather on the Made in UK Allerdale

British heritage meets everyday function in New Balance's latest take on the Made in UK Allerdale. The brand has turned the silhouette into a seasonal special edition built around two of the country's most recognizable materials: Harris Tweed and tumbled leather.

Dressed in a unisex "Raven with Chipmunk" colorway, the Allerdale pairs Harris Tweed Hebrides fabric with soft black tumbled leather. On the surface, it reads like country tailoring for your feet. Underneath, the sole carries proper performance technology.

The upper is where the story begins. The leather forms the structural backbone of the shoe, while the Harris Tweed sits in the textile panels. Those panels show off a houndstooth check in black, tan and brown. The three shades sit quietly alongside the dark leather instead of competing with it. New Balance links the houndstooth to Scottish weaving and traces the motif to Scotland in the 1880s, when it became a staple of outdoor dress.

Weather protection is a key part of this Allerdale's pitch, which fits a shoe made for damp British days. The brand is clearly betting that heritage cloth belongs outside, rain included.

Release details

Name: New Balance Made in UK Allerdale Harris Tweed Luxe Leather
Colorway: Raven with Chipmunk
SKU: UADWHTW
Price: $249.99 USD
Release Date: November 20
Where to Buy: New Balance