Jovani Hernandez Launch details have been shared for Joe Freshgoods’ New Balance 990v4 “1998” collection.
Following a raffle via Joe Freshgoods’ website that closed on December 15th, “Intro” and “Outro” styles of the New Balance 9904 will be available via newbalance.com on December 22nd. The “Keisha Blue” pair was exclusively available via in-store pick-up in Chicago. Each “1998” pair by Joe Freshgoods for New Balance is priced at $220 USD.
UPDATE November 28th, 2023
Joe Freshgoods has taken to Instagram to unveil his next New Balance 990v4 collection. Colors for the pairs have drawn inspiration from Hype Williams’ film Billy.
WHERE TO BUY
Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 990v4 "Outro"
US 12/22/2023 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Balance US | Standard | Check Site |
| Concepts | Standard | Check Site |
| SNS | Raffle | Check Site |
| Joe Freshgoods | Raffle Closed | Raffle Closed |
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Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 990v4 "Intro"
US 12/22/2023 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Balance US | Standard | Check Site |
| SNS | Standard | Check Site |
| Concepts | Standard | Check Site |
| Joe Freshgoods | Raffle Closed | Raffle Closed |
WHERE TO BUY
Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 990v4 "Keisha Blue"
US 12/15/2023 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Freshgoods | EQL | EQL |
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ORIGINAL STORY November 10th, 2023
Chicago’s Joe Freshgoods is closing out the year with a New Balance 990v4 duo in black-and-white makeovers.
Far less colorful and vibrant than previous projects with the Boston-based brand, the recently-teased sneakers seemingly take inspiration from the late 1990s – specifically a cover of XXL from June 1999. Ever the story-teller, JFG brings the understated, but rugged nature of the magazine’s photoshoot with Jay Z, DMX, and Ja Rule to New Balance-form. The Midwestern designer hasn’t disclosed all of the details behind his next collection as of this writing, but he’s been vocal about previous work commemorating hip-hops influence on him and culture-at-large.
While reminiscent of the readily-available “Black/White/Grey” NB 990v4 that first launched in 2016, Joe Freshgoods’ next sneaker collaboration is different. For starters, the upcoming New Balance duo feature a tonal sole unit. Furthermore, the mesh base layer appears to enjoy a different layout than standard versions of the shoe. Traditional “990” numerals on the lateral heel are also replaced with “JFG” text, further cementing Joseph Robinson in the annals of New Balance partners. Other details discernible from early and obscure looks at the pairs include patent leather panels along the tongue (at least on the mostly-black option), co-branding on the sockliners, and contrast “N” logos on the sides.
Joe Freshgoods’ New Balance 990v4 will be accompanied by an apparel collection also referencing popular apparel styles from the late ’90s.
Expect pairs to arrive via the designer’s webstore and newbalance.com before 2023 ends. The JFG x NB 990v4 should retail for $210 USD like other MADE in USA offerings.
For more from the New England institution, check out the New Balance 9060.
