New Balance 996 Grey

The New Balance 996 was released back in 1988, with the shoe sporadically revisiting the shelves ever since. It is by no means the most popular amongst New Balance fans, especially when compared to the other 99X catalogue, although there is always a niche following when it comes to the brand’s more obscure models. The last time we saw the NB 996 in its original grey makeup was 2020, leaving enough time to have us footwear fanatics keen for a retro or even a fresh replacement.

Draped in a classic grey and bearing what looks to be the OG tooling, this drop is certainly one that’ll have followers of the silhouette excited. This 2023 release arrives with a contemporary twist as pre-aged detailing is added to the midsole and suede panelling above. With yellow markings on the dual-density midsole and scuff marks on the suede, these look like they’ve been unearthed from your Grandpa’s attic, his old sports shoes a portal into the 80s. Is this New Balance’s answer to the Air Jordan 1 “Lost & Founds”? Either way, it looks like there could be a new kid on the block.

We haven’t got a confirmed date on when these are set to drop, so make sure you keep it locked into The Sole Supplier for more updates on the New Balance 996 in “Grey”!