Shoes, Boots & Trainers by New Balance. Low-profile design. Lace-up fastening. Padded tongue and cuff. Signature New Balance branding. Perforated for ventilation. Gum sole. Textured grip tread. The T500 was originally released in 1982, designed to bring superior quality to versatile court style. While the new version of the T500 is more geared towards leisure than competition, everything that made it a great tennis shoe makes it a timeless classic today. The upper is made of split pigskin leather and nubuck with a perforated toe cap reinforcement - a premium version of a renowned style. The gum midsole offers a minimalist take on 80s technology, standing out from the vulcanized soles of older tennis models.