M1500 by New Balance First Released in 1993, at the time New Balance described the 1500 as the closest thing yet to a perfect running shoe. The 1500 features a sharper and narrower design than the 576 and 577 models and an Encap technology mid sole. These versions are entirely hand-made in England in the country's only domestic trainer factory and are constructed using a premium suede upper with mesh toe box, a two tone white and grey midsole and flat woven laces. In a sand colourway.