Matt Varga Where the New Balance Made in USA arm has full seasonal ranges like the ongoing Fall/Winter 2026 effort, Flimby has a steady stream of one-off and overarching series. Though the New Balance Allerdale has joined in on the effort in the past couple of years and the New Balance 1500 remains a fan favorite, the New Balance 991v2 is still the supreme silhouette of choice for Made in UK.
It may not be an overly famous title, but the “Elevated Essentials” nickname has been attached to several simplistic colorways in recent seasons. In line with that, this pair carries out a two-tone layout between dark ocean blue suede and jet black interplay in the spaces between. True to form, off-white collars and a medium grey midsole round out another Flimby edition where everyday style and overall material quality remain high-level priorities.
The New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials” in this blue/black should be dropping soon via NewBalance.com, both stateside and globally. Catch detailed images below.
