New Balance x Foot Locker S225 740 Campaign

Year

2025

Tags

  • Content & Campaign
  • Strategy
  • Lifestyle
  • Wellness

The Context

The 740

New Balance set out to launch the 740 sneaker, a versatile silhouette crafted to move seamlessly through the rhythms of modern life. Available in two distinct colorways, the 740 was designed to transcend a single look or moment, adapting effortlessly to the wearer’s day. From early mornings to late nights, it is a shoe built for whatever comes next, no matter the setting, style, or agenda.

The Approach

From Morning to Night

The creative direction of the campaign was inspired by the 740’s all-day functionality, drawing from the time span of morning to night. This became a symbolic narrative that informed everything from styling to mood, shaping a story rooted in versatility.

Eberechi Eze, a rising English footballer, and Cameron Brink, an emerging American basketball star, were selected as the faces of the campaign. Each styled in both the men's and women's versions of the 740, with visuals showcasing the sneaker’s adaptability. Content was designed to resonate across digital platforms and in-store environments, with the retail focus on Foot Locker, where the 740 campaign launched globally to amplify reach and cultural relevance.

The Outcome

All Day, Every Day

The campaign successfully positioned the New Balance 740 as a true all-day, every-occasion sneaker. By aligning with influential talent from the New Balance roster, the campaign created a strong emotional and aspirational connection for the Foot Locker consumer. The use of Eze and Brink helped bridge multiple cultural touchpoints of sport, fashion, and identity while reinforcing the shoe’s unisex appeal and lifestyle versatility.

Ultimately, the 740 campaign did more than introduce a new sneaker, it introduced a mindset. One that celebrates movement, individuality, and the everyday journey from 7:40 AM to 7:40 PM.

  • MATTE Partner

    Matt Rowean

  • Associate Creative Director

    Ariel Panigel

  • Visual Director

    Pat Dierker

  • Group Client Director

    Elise Upperman

  • Client Supervisor

    Kiara Fairbrother

  • Director of Production

    Spencer Thompson

  • Talent Photographer

    Bolade Banjo

  • Product Photographer

    Andres Jana

  • Director Of Photography

    Ethan Lodge

    Chiao Chen

  • 1st Lighting Assist

    Claudio Robles

  • Digitech

    Javier Ignacio Sanchez

  • BTS Photographer

    Isabela Oliveros

  • Executive Producer

    Jeff Broadway

    Mickey Voak

  • Producer

    Nicole Pritchett

    Bete Fernandez

  • Production Coordinator

    Bianca Fernandez

  • 1st AD

    Adrian Rozas Cristino

  • 2nd AD

    Sonia Aban

    Collette Burke

  • PA Gear

    Walter Jimenez

  • PA/Driver

    Joel Almonte

  • PA

    Dan Lundy

  • PA Runner

    Andres Lopez

  • Runner

    NIAMH GAVAGHAN

    PEARL WRIGHT

  • PA Set

    Christina Jordan

  • Steadicam

    Jorge Bustamante

    MARCUS ALBERTSEN

  • 1st AC

    Roberto Ballesteros

  • 2nd AC

    Ian Hernand

    CAMERON SEALBY

  • VTR/DIt

    Kevin Jordan

  • Gaffer

    Manuel Gonzalez

    Conor Adams

  • Grip

    Carlos Gomez

  • Best Electric

    Evelio Regato

  • Electric

    Marco Gonzalez

  • Swing

    Cameron Boisseau

  • 1st Lighting Assist

    Ernesto Sempoli

  • 2nd Lighting Assist

    Joaquin Rivas

  • Art Designer

    Orly Romay

    Julian Gonzalez

  • MAKEUP ARTIST

    Jenny Ventura

    CLAIRE DE GRAFT

  • Hair Stylist

    Ryan Richman

  • Wardrobe Stylist

    Carolina Orrico

    Maria Brunilda Culaciati

  • Seamstress

    Beatriz Gantes

  • Production Manager

    Georgia Stamp

  • Production Co-Ord

    Nellie Heron-Anstead

  • PHOTO 1ST ASSISTANT

    ADAM ROBERTS

    BRADLEY POLKINGHORNE

  • DIGI OP

    JODIE HERBAGE

  • STILLS VAN DRIVER

    PETER HANGROVES

  • Focus Puller

    Olly Bingham

  • Spark

    JAMES LEACH

    ARCHIE CARTER

    CHARLIE LANE

  • PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    JOSH JAMES

  • ART ASSISTANT

    SAM THOMPSON

  • STYLIST

    LOUIS PRIER TISDALL

  • STYLIST PRODUCER

    DAISY HEWETT

  • STYLIST ASSISTANT

    CHARLOTTE GHESQUIERE

  • TALENT BARBER

    KRIS

  • Post Production Services By

    MATTE Finish

  • Senior Director of Post Production

    Mike Czeizinger

  • Post Production Supervisor

    Caro Fortuna

  • Video Editor

    Chiao Chen

  • Color

    Beatrice Tremblay

  • JR 3D Designer & Renderer

    Yishin XIE

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