Concepts is back with a new collaboration with New Balance, and this time they’re working on the 997 and 998 silhouettes. The New Balance x Concepts “City Rivalry” Pack is a two sneakers pack inspired by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. For the 997 silhouette that represents New York City, Concepts taken cue from the historic design behind the Bronx’s hometown team’s logo, adopted in 1909 and originally a medal signifying the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers. This classic New Balance 997 “Made in USA features a teal premium suede upper with a pebbled leather reflective tongue, leather lining, a Concepts-branded footbed and custom designed packaging modelled after the well known ballgame snack Cracker Jack. As for the 998 model representing Boston, it was made with a rust red and green suede as a homage to the clay baseball diamonds around the league, as well as the low saturation greeney grey on the heel wrap inspired by the green facades along the historic Yawkey Way. This New Balance x Concepts “City Rivalry” Pack is available now at Concepts online store.