New Balance and J.Crew are back with a brand new collaborative effort inspired by the oceans, lakes, and pools that we so actively spend or summers on. This time the New Balance 996 is the model of choice, as the perfect combinationof obsidian and royal shades alternate between suede and mesh materials. Known as the “Neptune Blue” colorway, the NB 996 will launch at New Balance’s NYC Liquor Store location this coming Thursday, July 16th and will drop on J.Crew’s online site on July 21st. Check out a better view below and let us know if you’re feeling this collaboration by taking your thoughts to the comments section.