‘Flint Grey’ Graces the New Balance 991
The maintains its status as one of the brand’s best Made In UK models by sticking to its signature grey shades well beyond its 20th anniversary. Lauded as both a popular collaborative platform and general release favourite, this latest edition is an example of the latter and proves solid colourways aren’t just reserved for limited editions.
Most sneakerheads regard NB as the grey running shoe brand, so they’ve doubled down on this reputation with the imminent arrival of this variant. It reprises the lush pigskin suede and breathable mesh pairing found on all good 991s and keeps underlying panels a darker shade of grey for extra contrast. Reflective N logos and signature two-tone ABZORB cushioning nod to the technological advancements made with this former flagship, while subtle cracked leather hits on the heel acknowledge the vintage status of this 20-plus-year-old model. Fan favourite features are also retained, namely the smooth microfibre lining and ‘991’ embroidery on the heel counter. With such a timeless colourway, this release could’ve dropped in anywhere between 2001 and today.