The Burn Rubber x New Balance 572 "Vernors" is the latest collab we have received from NB and is set to drop this Saturday December 13th. In true Burn Rubber fashion, they have decided to take inspiration from something native to their home in Michigan. Vernors, a ginger flavored soft drink and the oldest surviving ginger ale brand in the United States is the inspiration for this shoe. James Vernor created the beverage in Detroit in 1866 after returning from the Civil War to find that his beverage that he left in an oak cast barrel turned into a sweet gingery flavor. Without the Civil War, this iconic Michigan beverage would not exist. The shoe is filled with details from the wood grain de-boss on the toe box, to the translucent gum bottom and foot- bed both being reminiscent of the actual beverage. Available December 13th in store at our Toronto, Chinatown, and W4th locations, online allocation will become available later in the day if pairs remain.