Browsing the "New Balance 996" Tag
December 26th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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For most of its retro treatment in 2012 the New Balance 996 has been a strictly suede and mesh affair, with pairs released keeping things pretty close to that OG treatment. Perhaps hinting at a new direction for the new year is this pair that’s just released, which goes with a bit of leather for the navy panel wrapping around the middle section of the sneaker. Beyond that the sneaker gets a few quick bits of red injected into a base that looks very much like the original silvery suede look. Click through to check out this made in USA New Balance pair and them up from spots like Feature Sneaker Boutique in Las Vegas.
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November 19th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Japanese sneaker specialists Atmos have added their special touch to a number of New Balance collaborations over the years, including a series that started back in 2008 that saw a follow-up the next year but has been stuck in ‘Where is part three?’ mode ever since. The latest Atmos x NB ‘Face Off’ strays from the first two 576s to give us a fresh take on the New Balance 996 that’s subtler in its use of color, gloss and texture than either of the first two editions. This more cohesive take on the established colorblocking motif has them looking like a Solebox ‘Purple Devil’ 1500 x ‘Face Off’ hybrid concept with a tremendous amount of reflectivity applied to a model that’s been going strong for almost exactly a year now since the UNDFTD x Stussy x HECTIC reintroduction. Let us know how these compare to the aforementioned notable releases and stick with Sneaker News to see if this December 2012 drop makes it Stateside.
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November 13th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It returned to the spotlight in 2012 thanks to a memorable collaboration between UNDFTD, Stussy and Hectic, and now the New Balance 996 is in full swing with regular new in-house colorways. Coming up for next spring is a set in soft but vibrant shades of purple, blue and green, a NB996 ‘Color Pack’ featuring three pairs in identical blocking patterns. Like just about all of the 996s, these are Made in the USA and you can see that fact on the tongue along with other details when you examine more photos below. Let us know which shade you like best and stick with Sneaker News for release info on these S/S13s.
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October 11th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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If you’re into the whole grey New Balance thing then 2012 has had plenty of purchases in your area of interest, a number of releases on the New Balance 996 specifically coming with various shades of that most muted of looks. This new one drops another into the lineup, sporting that sort of silvery grey most associated with New Balance along with some charcoal black for that jumbo N hit and back tab. Click through with us to check out the made in USA suede and mesh beauties and if you like what you see then be on the lookout for this classic New Balance style right now at spots like Feature Sneaker Boutique out in Las Vegas.
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August 17th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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About a month back we showed you a couple upcoming pairs of the New Balance 996 that were on their way, having hit in overseas retailers first before getting a bit of a homecoming back in the land they came from. The dark grey pair from that duo has just popped up, playing with the classic greyed out New Balance scheme a bit by turning the tones down and throwing some hits of navy in. Click through to check out the suede and mesh beauty of the Made in USA New Balance 996 and if you are feeling these then get in contact with the folks at Feature that have them in stock now.
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July 29th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Yeah, there were a couple of collabo models that created plenty of neophyte New Balance devotees in 2012, but keep in mind that their in-house team has kept themselves plenty busy with creating awesome suede and mesh lifestyle looks as well. If you need any convincing just check out this, an extensive look at the models from NB that should be hitting accounts over the next few months. The Fall 2012 preview includes a who’s who of retro silhouettes, from the New Balance 574 all the way up to the New Balance 1600. Click through with us for the extensive shots and let us know which trainer among these you’ve most got your eye on. As always, stick with Sneaker News for word on where and when to purchase. Photos: Sole Movement
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July 8th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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After years in the shadows and limited overseas availability, the New Balance 996 is enjoying a renaissance in 2012. It started early this year with the release of the latest UNDFTD x Stussy x HECTIC drop and hit new heights this summer with a variety of suede and mesh releases including these two we expect in stores soon. The ‘Made in USA’ NB996 is about to hit in brick red and dark grey colorups, a couple of equally simple styles that show off this design’s understated versatility with two different blocking patterns. Click through so you can see more photos of both, let us know which looks best and stick with Sneaker News for word on Us availability. Photos: mita sneakers
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July 6th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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They never had a ‘Dan or Dave’, a Michael Johnson or a Usain Bolt, but is there any other brand you’d more strongly associate with both ‘classic runner’ and ‘American pride’ than New Balance? And once Nike Sportswear’s Olympic showcase has passed, it’ll be those ‘Made in USA’ NB releases that consistently bring fresh new looks to time-tested models. This New Balance 996 ’American Flag’ design is on tap for the first half of 2013 just like all the rest of the previews from Bread & Butter Berlin, their starred navy heels a reminder that with brands like WHIZ, NB manages to cover the globe in suede and mesh. Click through to see this pair’s mostly leather build, let us know how they compare to other red, white and blue New Bals like the second ‘Road to London’ set and stick with Sneaker News for release info. via HS
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