Browsing the "New Balance 996" Tag
May 31st, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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The 998s and 1300s that arrived a short while back left as soon as they came, which means you’ll want to get on this new ‘Denim Blue’ drop from New Balance as soon as possible. The New Balance M996DB was Made in (the) USA with premium cobalt suede and mesh, a color that while fresh, most certainly fits into the highly neutral NB canon. You’ll see more of how the blues, reflective silver and white elements blend to perfection after the jump below, so click through to check them out, then find your ‘Denim Blue’ NB996s at select retailers including one of the Bay Area’s best boutiques: Berkeley’s Bows & Arrows.
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May 19th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It’s not a deliberate ‘pack’ in the same sense as something like the ‘Road to London’ set(s) or their upcoming Flimby 30th anniversary celebration, but New Balance is clearly working with a theme across multiple models in their mid-high number range. Having seen similar motifs applied to the 998 and 1300, and now we get the ‘Denim Blue’ style applied to a silo we can’t do without in this, its silver anniversary year. This New Balance M996DB treats us to tonal suede and mesh, which is all blue and relies on silver accents and a white midsole for a more traditional NB style than had they gone completely ‘dipped’. Both other ‘Denim Blue’ NBs have released here in the US in recent weeks, so stick with Sneaker News to find out if/when these arrive and check out some additional images in the meantime. Photos: mita sneakers
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April 5th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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A single grey suede and mesh New Balance 996 coming up later in 2012? Fans of this timeless style will reply to the contrary, and the NB faithful are in luck with word of this new pair making it to retail a few months in advance of the pair we previewed a few weeks back. These NB996s go with a black outsole and leather ‘N’ that differentiate them from the FA12 joints with navy accents and suede branding; will you wait for the next ones or maybe just get started collecting both now that the above pictured pair is available at Bows & Arrows.
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March 3rd, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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February 15th always brings great deals on yummy stuff the masses have overlooked, this year particularly fortified with a preview of New Balance‘s American-made FW12 releases to go along with all that half-priced chocolate. The NB faithful are going to absolutely fall in love with these New Balance 996s when they hit later this year as a part of that collection, red and grey pairs adding tonal mesh to their suede uppers for the kind of look this brand has absolutely mastered. Click through so you can see both of them up close and be ready for these NB996s to arrive at select retailers in July.
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February 15th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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New Balance has been increasingly generous with their classic lineup in recent months and it looks like we can expect that trend to continue courtesy of a few new ‘Made in USA’ drops slated for later this year. The New Balance 996 will return after having been resurrected by UNDFTD and Stussy last fall, and will be joined at retailers in late 2012 by 998s and 1300s also crafted at NB’s New England factories. Each of these pairs features a traditional mix of suede and mesh in muted tones for the kind of timeless appeal that draws sneakerheads toward their heritage catalog. Check them out up-close after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability. via HS
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January 12th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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This three-way team up features some of the biggest names doing it in the streetwear world, and it looks like the stateside contingency managed a bit more pull with the color combo. The Lakers-looking colorway wouldn’t exactly be foreign to the likes of California based UNDFTD or Stussy, but we’re sure Japanese heavyweights HECTIC had their say in things, this being far from their first rodeo when it comes to New Balance collabos. The UNDFTD x Stussy x HECTIC x New Balance CM996 saw a small Asia-only release towards the tail end of 2011, and has sluggishly been making it’s way to European retailers since then. Looks like it’s finally ready to drop, with pairs showing up at spots like The Good Will Out and other premium New Balance accounts on January 14th. Hit the jump for the full pics and stay tuned for word on whether or not they end up hitting in the US.
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December 22nd, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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Back in elementary school it may have been acceptable to break your sweetie off with some heart shaped candies, but if you’re past that stage then you need to step your gift game up. Enter the New Balance 996 ‘Valentines Day’, a red suede pair of kicks that has all the right detailing for that special day in February. The aforementioned red is an obvious choice, but in addition to that there are the heart shaped lacelocks and eyelets, as well as a graphic insole with more Cupid-approved details. Even the tongue tag goes for a romantic, swirly script. Get a full look at this special ladies release for the New Balance 996 after the jump and let us know if you’ll be picking these up come February. via SneakerFreaker
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November 15th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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In the weeks since our initial preview of this New Balance super-collabo, the University of Michigan football team has fallen out of the national championship picture thanks to a few losses. Blue and gold remains Undefeated, however, this New Balance CM996 the latest special makeup from UNDFTD along with Stussy and Japanese streetwear mainstays HECTIC. The colorway is a takeoff on the original NB555s, though you’ll find that the golden sections are considerably lighter than the OG brown, and judging from these new images, they made the right decision. Check out more images after the jump and expect these at the Japanese retail locations of each respective brand starting on Saturday, November 19th.
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