New Balance and Tommy Paul Go Outdoors

Tommy Paul, laid-back on an airboat, whipping through the Everglades: That’s the look New Balance is channeling with the release of a new special player edition CT-Rally v2 “Outdoor Court,” created alongside Paul and ready for the Miami Open courts. 

The performance sneaker from the Boston-based brand has a true outdoor twist with a Realtree camo pattern reminiscent of Paul’s off-court lifestyle preferences, such as downtime spent on his family’s south New Jersey farm or in the wetlands of South Florida.

“Some of my favorite hours are spent outside, before sunrise,” Paul says. “I grew up working around the farm, tending to animals and fishing. These simple moments inspire and ground me, and creating a shoe that allows me to share my connection to nature on the court is truly special.”

The Outdoor Court version of one of New Balance’s most popular performance tennis sneakers is not exclusive to Paul and hits the retail market March 18. The version features the Realtree Edge camouflage pattern—one with a woodsy mix of browns, grays, and neutral tones—contrasted with an “electric blaze orange” New Balance logo. This is the first time Realtree camo has adorned a performance tennis shoe. The special edition retains the performance attributes of the Fresh Foam X cushioned model. 

“The CT-Rally v2 Outdoor Court edition shares Tommy’s life in a way no other shoe could—reflecting his unique blend of grit, calm, and competitive drive,” says Josh Wilder, New Balance senior product manager. “We worked closely with Tommy to capture his connection to the outdoors and translate that into a design that feels original, personal, and truly unique in the tennis world.”