Released in 2009, the New Balance Sneaker Freaker x 850 'Skippy' revives the retro runner first seen in 1996. Maintaining the technology of the original, this sneaker features a light brown leather toe cap, while the rest of the upper features nubuck and mesh. The different materials highlight the layered construction. Contrasting the light brown on the toe and mesh vamp, the rest of the upper is done in black with bright green highlights.