Originally released in 1982, the T500 from New Balance was created to elevate the popular on-court sneaker styles. This iteration is a further upgrade, using premium suede and nubuck to form the uppers. The perforated toe box and signature branding rounds off this perfect everyday shoe. Pigskin Suede and Nubuck Uppers, Polyurethane Midsole, Perforated Toe Box, Lace Up Closure, 'N' Logo on Sidewall, Embroidered Branding on Heel, New Balance. New Balance CT500NAV Grey. Originally released in 1982, the T500 was designed to bring superior quality to a versatile on-court style. While the reintroduced T500 is designed more for leisure than competition, everything that made the T500 a great tennis shoe then, makes it a timeless classic now. The upper features pigskin suede and nubuck construction and perforated toebox detailing, for a premium take on the familiar look, suitable for any situation and any surface.