Rapper and designer Action Bronson showcased a new collaborative sneaker with New Balance during a recent NBA game. The unreleased model, part of his Baklava line, features distinctive design elements and builds on his ongoing partnership with the brand. No official release details have been announced yet.
Action Bronson, known for his collaborations with New Balance under the Baklava banner, was spotted courtside at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles over the weekend of March 8-9, 2026, during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks. Seated next to comedian Martin Lawrence, Bronson debuted an unreleased sneaker model referred to as the New Balance 2811.
The sneaker appears to use the same tooling as the New Balance 2010, including ABZORB SBS cushioning in the heel, but features a unique upper design. It has a classic mesh base layered with synthetic or TPU support panels that form a pointy 'M' shape across the toebox. The tongue prominently displays '2811' alongside Baklava branding. For this appearance, Bronson wore a colorway with a black mesh base, grey support panels, and orange 'N' logos on the quarter panel, though one report described it as navy-based.
This marks the second public showing of the silhouette. Last month, Bronson debuted a different iteration at Madison Square Garden, incorporating New York Knicks colors with a black mesh base, blue support panels, and orange side logos. The partnership has previously produced models like the 990v6, Minimus Trail, 1906R, and Abzorb 1890.
No official release date or pricing information is available for the Action Bronson x New Balance 2811 Baklava collection. Based on past releases, it is expected to launch in late 2026. Fans have noted Bronson's habit of previewing samples at events, building anticipation for the project.
