New Balance nods to vintage tennis styles with this new season T500 sneaker. They’re decked out with premium pigskin suede and nubuck uppers and feature a perforated toe box that keeps things fresh. Underfoot, a cushioned midsole and rugged rubber outsole provide the perfect balance of style and comfort. Leather & Pigskin Suede Upper, Perforated Toe Box, Cushioned Midsole, Herringbone Rubber Outsole. New Balance CT500AA Sneaker New Spruce. 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. A gum midsole offers an understated hint of 1980s tech, that stands out from the vulcanized soles of older court models.