New Balance 996

The New Balance 996 is a heritage running sneaker. First released in 1988, the 996 was designed to be a hybrid sneaker, equally as apt for a run/walk in the park as a training session in the gym. The New Balance 996 is still a part of NB’s lifestyle lineup today, so check out the articles below for the most up-to-date information.

New Balance 996

New Balance 996 Kicks Off Its 35th Anniversary With MADE In USA Drop Exclusively At Aimé Leon Dore

In 1988, New Balance launched the 996, a hybrid-style athletic shoe apt for walks/runs as well as use in the gym. In the years since...

By Sneaker News February 24, 2023
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Journal Standard Adds Tough Cordura To The New Balance 996

Japanese label Journal Standard has delivered a number of noteworthy collaborations in the past few years. From My Hero Academia themed tees to timepieces with...

By Michael Le June 20, 2020
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Japan’s emmi Floods The New Balance 996 With A Sultry Red

Despite their breadth of strong tailoring and preference for the seemingly formal, Japanese womenswear label emmi keeps a firm grasp on the entirety of the...

By Michael Le September 13, 2019
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The New Balance 996 Made In USA Returns In Perfect Suede Options

First released in 1988 as a hybrid runner/trainer, the New Balance 996 is still going strong more than 30 years later, and it’s just popped...

By Ross Dwyer August 25, 2019
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Six Japanese Brands Collaborate With New Balance On A Series Of 996 Styles

Ever since the arrival of their Tokyo Design Studio, New Balance has continued to team up with more and more Japanese labels with 2019 geared...

By Michael Le July 19, 2019
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New Balance Adds Asymmetric Color Blocking To The 996 OG

Rarely stretching far out of their comfort zone, the workings of New Balance are slowly but surely changing for the better as they upgrade, retool,...

By Michael Le July 15, 2019
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KITH Releases A New Balance 99X Classics Collection

New Balance has always prided themselves on their heritage silhouettes and their quality construction. Both play an undeniable part in their legacy, and are unquestionably...

By Ross Dwyer August 22, 2018
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Soft Blue Suedes Arrive On The New Balance 996 Made In USA

Although it’s new, this colorway of the New Balance 996 doesn’t stray far from the brand’s traditional look with a blue suede upper accented with...

By Zack Schlemmer June 15, 2016
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The New Balance 996 Joins The “Explore By Air” Collection

The New Balance “Explore By Air” collection soars on with this excellent new look for the 996. The classic silhouette built with Made in the...

By Zack Schlemmer May 23, 2016
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