New Balance Allerdale? Old Balance Emmerdale more like…

Now don’t take that title as a diss, here at Outdoor Licence we hold a sturdy brown orthopaedic shoe in very high esteem. For example all four of us own at least one pair of Mephistos and one of the group even has an insta account called ‘Serious Geoging’ that’s dedicated specifically to this type of elbow-patched, pip smoking geography teacher steez. So take it from us that we are VERY excited that one of our favourite trainer brands just dropped a made in the UK shoe that really reflects their Lake District location as well as looking comfy AF into the bargain. Literally named after the spot in Flimby where the factory is the Allerdale is a bonafide walking shoe crafted from premium leather and suede that embodies NB’s meticulous craftsmanship with its chunky cupped sole unit, heavy-duty stitching and rugged hiking-inspired tread. Not just aesthetically pleasing, you really could go for a wander up Wansfell Pike in the Allerdales thanks to their pioneering FuelCell cushioning technology. That means lasting comfort throughout your hike until the end of the day when you head to the pub for a lovely pint of foaming ale and nice game of dominoes.

The New Balance Allerdale will be arriving on 20.03.25 at 9am GMT HERE.