Proudly made in America, the New Balance Connoisseur Authors 1300 pays tribute to the Great American Novel, Moby Dick and it's author, Herman Melville. The classic New Balance silhouette features premium nubuck leather with teal accents that recall seafaring tales. On the inside, a scrimshaw printed insole further hints at the inspiration behind the shoe. It's a collector's sneaker with a story, one you continue to tell every time you wear it.