New Balance 998

New Balance 998 Grey Day 2023" /Grey/Blue/U998TA

Key Specifications:

A premium lifestyle sneaker that debuted on 12 may 2023 as part of the brand's annual "Grey Day" collection. Designed under the creative direction of Teddy Santis, this iteration celebrates the silhouette's 30th anniversary by pairing the iconic 1993 design with a "Marblehead/Vintage Indigo" palette.

Design Highlights:

Premium Construction: The upper is crafted with a combination of light grey mesh and shaggy "hairy" grey suede overlays.

Contrast Accents: Dark navy blue (Vintage Indigo) highlights appear on the leather "N" logo, the tongue, the collar, and the pigskin suede detailing near the toe.

Branding Details: Features "998 New Balance Made in USA" embroidery on a textured leather tongue and a classic reflective 3M "N" logo on the side.

Sole Unit: A white and cream midsole is accented with a navy line, sitting atop a durable black and grey rubber outsole.

ABZORB Cushioning: The 998 was the first New Balance model to utilize ABZORB technology, which provides superior shock absorption through a blend of isoprene rubber and foam.

Midsole Support: Uses a classic wedge-shaped midsole with ENCAP technology for additional stability and compression resistance.

Manufacturing: Part of the "MADE in USA" line, meaning it contains a domestic value of 70% or more.

Sizing: The model is known to run slightly long and narrow; it is often recommended for those with standard feet, as it is not typically offered in multiple widths.

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