Andrew Rizzo Montreal design studio JJJJound has unveiled their latest New Balance collaboration, and many are saying it’s one of their best. Here we have two New Balance 993 styles, both of which ooze contemporary appeal with buttery brown suede.
The overlays and mesh base are kept consistent across the duet, but where one option skews toward tradition with a reflective tongue and white/cream midsole, the other features black treatments. Key texture swaps include suede underlays (as opposed to leather) and a suede tongue on the dark colorway. As is the norm for JJJJound New Balance collabs, both looks come with murdered out, reflective New Balance quarter logos.
What makes the upcoming collaboration so compelling has less to do with the design of the shoes and more to do with the model of choice. The New Balance 993 is beloved by fans of the Boston brand’s “Made In USA” line, often falling right behind its predecessor model in the New Balance 992 on top ten lists. JJJJound did in fact touch up the 992 back in 2020, producing two applaudable colorways that are still subject to sky high aftermarket prices. Those in the know have been clamoring for a JJJJound 993 ever since, and thankfully, it appears a release is right around the corner.
We haven’t heard of a solid date at the time of this writing, but both JJJJound New Balance 993 colorways are suspected to arrive sometime before the end of 2024. This page as well as our Sneaker Release Dates hub will update with any and all new information as it comes in.
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- JJJJound x New Balance 993 Photos via JJJJound
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- JJJJound x New Balance 993 Photos via JJJJound
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- JJJJound x New Balance 993 Photos via JJJJound
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- JJJJound x New Balance 993 Photos via JJJJound
