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NEW BALANCE RC42: TSHA ON FASHION'S LATEST IT-SHOE

By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 26 August 2024

Heard the goss? The New Balance RC42 are currently the baddest kicks on the block ft. a low-profile silhouette, old-school colour combos and endless styling options. If you need proof, just ask TSHA, the London-born DJ who never tours without a pair or two – they heat up any venue just as much as her decks. Stay scandalous in the three brand-new colourways of this future-proof sneaker.

TSHA wearing red New Balance RC42 on red background

THE RC42 RUNDOWN

New Balance RC42 in off white and brown, £90

The New Balance RC series is a staple for everyday comfort, and they’ve transformed into the key style of the average fashion-lover too. From the OG releases of the RC42 to a Junya Watanabe collab earlier this year, the latest additions to the lineup feature brand-new red, yellow and beige colourways. TSHA wears them everywhere and so can you – from a warehouse rave to your 9-5.

TSHA wearing red New Balance RC42 on blue background

WHY TSHA CAN'T GET ENOUGH

New Balance RC42 in red, £90

If we had to describe the RC42, we’d call them a melting pot of New Balance classics. Imagine the comfort of the 530, the fashion-forwardness of the 2002 and the utility of the RC30, all mixed into one shoe. TSHA clearly agrees because her touring essentials include not one, but two pairs of the RC42 (the red pair are her top pick), a cowboy hat, keyboard and her much-loved pooch.

TSHA wearing brown denim outfit on brown background

Pictures: ASOS

THE SCOOP ON STYLING

New Balance RC42 in yellow and green, £90

When rocking shoes this fresh, your ‘fits have to keep up. Take notes from TSHA’s favourite fashion era and opt for touches of Y2K – think hip-hop style oversized double denim and larger-than-life shades to show them you’re *that* girl. We're loving the tomboy-femme aesthetic right now too, so flaunt your RC42 kicks with denim miniskirts and statement socks to stand out wherever you go.