New Balance 998

The New Balance 998 is a running shoe that originally debuted in 1993. A slightly-updated version of the New Balance 997, the 998 is known for its Abzorb midsole, high-vis reflective material, and layered upper. Read the articles below to learn more about the New Balance 998.

New Balance 998

Ronnie Fieg Teams Up With The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation For Celebratory New Balance 998 “Broadacre City”

As March was coming to a close, SHOES MASTER previewed Ronnie Fieg‘s next collaborative endeavor: a set of New Balance 998s. And after a couple...

By Michael Le April 11, 2023
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Kith Reveals New Balance 998 Collaboration On Shoes Master Vol. 39 Cover

Ronnie Fieg recently unveiled the latest Kith x New Balance 998 collaboration on the cover of Shoes Master. Expected to launch before 2023 ends, Fieg...

By Jovani Hernandez March 30, 2023
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Sustainably Constructed New Balance 998s Return For The Brand’s Second “MADE Responsibly” Collection

Continuing their Earth Month celebration, New Balance is offering the second iteration of their “MADE Responsibly” program. Part of the brand’s on-going efforts to reduce...

By Michael Le April 26, 2021
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New Balance Adds Canvas Underlays To This Spring-Ready 998

New Balance’s 998, though once one of the brand’s many poster boys during the peak of the runner craze, has slowed down its release cadence...

By Michael Le March 7, 2020
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New Balance Continues Its Impressive Run of 998s With New Purple And Black Colorway

New Balance exploded in popularity over the past year, thanks to everything from Kawhi Leonard winning an NBA Title to collaborations with BEAMS, Aimé Leon...

By Jovani Hernandez December 7, 2019
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The New Balance 998 Gets A Monochromatic Tan Upper

New Balance has definitely been gravitating towards earthy tones recently, as some of their recent lifestyle offerings such as the 574, 991, and CMT580 have...

By Elliot Santiago October 12, 2019
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KITH Debuts “Shark” Colorway In Upcoming New Balance 998 & 990v2 Collaborations

New York-based retailer/lifestyle brand KITH is preparing to release their new FW19 collection in the coming weeks, and part of that expansive, extensive effort is...

By Sneaker News September 3, 2019
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New Balance Goes Interstellar With A 998 “Festival Pack”

A party in sneaker form, New Balance further delves outside of its comfort zone with bright and chaotic color treatments to their staple 998, bringing...

By Michael Le August 31, 2019
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New Balance Brings Back The Made In USA 998 In An OG Colorway

Connoisseurs of the retro-style “dad” shoe look have it good. There’s a dense carousel of brands to choose from, especially in today’s era where every...

By Elliot Santiago August 10, 2019
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