American footwear brand New Balance is set to release a range of skate footwear and apparel under the name New Balance Numeric or NB#. Through a license agreement with Black Box distribution, New Balance Numeric plans to combine the unique requirements of skateboarders with the signature New Balance style. Co-founder of Black Box and professional skateboarder Jamie Thomas says of it, “I have always found the heritage and integrity of New Balance inspirational, therefore it’s truly an honor for Black Box to partner with New Balance on the New Balance Numeric project.”

The collection is set to be released at the Agenda Trade Show on January 4th, 2013 and will be sold at specialty skateboard and action sports retailers only.