Andrew Rizzo

If you know New Balance, you know some of the best Made in USA styles come out of nowhere. This latest New Balance 992 is a prime example, a clean, striking pastel take on one of the Boston brand’s most beloved dad shoes. Pink Chalk does most of the heavy lifting, pinning down the mesh foundation, leather underlays, and suede overlays. A slightly brighter Pink Lemonade hue adds depth on the smaller elements, while a dark red Cherry Leather lands on the tongue, “N” logo, and midsole.

The retail world lost an icon last month when 7-Eleven Japan founder Toshifumi Suzuki, often called the father of Japan’s convenience store industry, passed away at 93. From the 1970s onward, Suzuki pioneered data-tailored inventory and ready-to-eat meals, helping transform convenience stores into a key part of Japanese retail scene. Call it fate, but Nike has a perfect homage lined up.