The New Balance XC-72 'Ascend' is a retro-inspired running shoe that takes its cues from '70s styles. The split color blocking on the upper features a cream-colored crinkle nylon base with mismatched forefoot suede overlays in lavender and coral. Oversized 'N' logos are similarly mismatched and rendered in black and violet, while the suede heel overlay is finished in a bright teal hue.