Junya Watanabe New Balance 574 Sneaker in Black Grained cowhide leather upper with rubber sole. Made in Vietnam. Approx 25mm/ 1 inch platform. Padded tongue and collar. Embossed logo rubber detail. JUNF-MZ3. WC-K191-100. About the designer: Protégé of Comme des Garcons’ Rei Kawakubo, Japanese designer, Junya Watanabe has designed his own line since 2001. Watanabe reworks classic silhouettes with techno influences and an avant-garde approach.