We’ve had glimpses, teasers, and early on-pitch sightings — but now that the Stone Island | New Balance Furon v8 has officially landed, it deserves a closer look.
Following the earlier tease, the New Balance x Stone Island partnership returns to football with the confidence of two labels that know exactly what they bring to the table: New Balance with its on-pitch engineering, Stone Island with its obsessive material research. The result? A boot and kit that speak the same language — one of technical clarity, functional precision, and unmistakable aesthetic control.
The new Furon v8 arrives in a strictly monochrome olive palette, but don’t mistake the restraint for simplicity. This is Stone Island, after all — every surface has something to say. From the upper through to the sole, the tonal treatment emphasises the boot’s streamlined construction, letting the design lines stand front and centre.
Then comes the disruptor: a half-metallic, mirror-finish outsole. It’s the kind of detail that feels both industrial and futuristic — a nod to Stone Island's fascination with reflective surfaces and material contrasts. It breaks the olive monotony in the most deliberate way possible, giving the boot a dynamic, almost split-personality identity.
Getting under the hood, and the Hypoknit upper is bonded to a matte polyurethane film, giving the boot structure without sacrificing flexibility. Look closer still and the integrated ripstop texture starts to appear — a subtle grid that hints at durability while keeping the aesthetics firmly in the realm of technical apparel. Tonal 3D-printed logos keep things ultra-clean, maintaining the boot’s disciplined visual approach.
Even the fine touches reinforce the collaboration’s ethos. A low-profile collar, woven heel tab, and reflective yarns bring the boot into that space where utility meets identity. And the dual sets of performance laces, complete with co-branded aglets, lean into customisation without clutter.
What this second collab proves is that the partnership isn’t just about football silhouettes in premium fabrics — it’s about merging two design worlds into one coherent product story. The Furon v8 is still very much an elite performance boot, built for speed and tight control. But in Stone Island’s hands, it becomes something more: a study in construction, contrast, and controlled complexity.
The launch makes one thing clear: this isn’t just a drop; it’s a refinement. A reboot of a relationship built on innovation, executed through a lens that sees the pitch as another platform for design exploration.
The Stone Island x New Balance Furon v8 is out now — and up close, it’s every bit as meticulous as we hoped.
Pick up the New Balance x Stone Island Furon v8 at prodirectsport.com/soccer
