The New Balance 997 Made in USA Arrives In “Grey”

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New Balance 997 Made in USA “Grey” | New Balance

Following close to half a decade in the vault, the iconic New Balance 997 is making a comeback as a key offering.

Instances of the domestically-produced model were sighted in a photograph shared by Teddy Santis earlier this year, and the exclusive footwear line for the 2024 Olympic Games by the Boston-brand featured a unique 997 color variation; these occurrences may have indicated a widespread revival of this treasured running-to-lifestyle shoe.

Now, the timeless New Balance 997 “Grey” is poised to make its way to overseas retailers, leaving little room for speculation. Constructed with a mesh foundation, lavish suede layers, textured leather accents, and cushioning from ABZORB and ENCAP technologies, these sneakers mirror the grey iteration that was abundantly accessible in 2019/2020 before the model was put on hold by New Balance.

The brand regularly archives various Made In USA/UK editions to enrich its product range and prevent market saturation, resulting in enthusiastic responses from its clientele when popular models are reintroduced (as recently observed with the re-release of the New Balance 998).

Significantly, although the New Balance 997 original version has not been consistently launched since 2020, a variety of derivatives have helped shoulder its legacy in the interim.

The 997R, 997S, and 997H models all build upon the distinctive characteristics of the initial design, albeit falling short in premium material quality compared to the Made In USA footwear and lacking the same level of praise from ardent supporters of the brand.

The New Balance 997 Made in USA “Grey” is presently accessible overseas for £210, however, it is advised to exercise some patience as these shoes are set to arrive at American retailers and the official New Balance website in due course.

Additionally, it is probable that we will witness classic black and blue versions emerge soon, along with more editions featured in the Teddy Santis luxurious Made In USA FW24 collection.

Stay tuned to view the official retailer images of the 997 “Grey” below and explore the ipcoming sneaker releases on our Sneakers page.


New Balance 997 Made in USA “Grey”

SKU: U997GY

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2024

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    Jordan Tatum 3 “Zen” (Images via: Nike)

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    Notre x Vans Rowley XLT “Linen” VN000D1GDPB1 (Images via: @oscar_castillo/Instagram)

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