Black patent leather uppers…white soles…ballistic nylon tongues…are we talking about the Space Jam Jordans here? Here today is a look at the New Balance 996 in an unexpected flashy look of black patent leather; the prized running sneaker, which we would typically see in grey suede uppers, comes at us with added style in mind with the tonal black in the glossy finish. These are appearing at select NB shops around the globe, so stay tuned for a domestic release and enjoy the photos below.