The New Balance 997 Uses a Familiar Scheme

It’s hard to go wrong with a . The latest American-made 997 uses the best materials for a pretty nice package: suede, mesh, and pebbled leather.

However, what is of note, other than the outstanding construction and comfort, is the colourway. With deep blue found on the mudguard and heel counter, offset by grey in the mid panel, one could be forgiven for mistaking this for a similarly-blocked sneaker.

That’s solid proof of the 997’s template working well with just about any colour combination. Available now from Solebox.