On the day of its 110th anniversary, New Balance (a Boston-based brand with factories all over the world) is celebrating another milestone: the 20th anniversary of its classic 999 sneaker.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the New Balance 999, which first debuted in 1996, the brand is releasing this model in a tribute to the original in a gray colorway (officially called Outer Space with Steel).
The updated 999 features a predominantly mesh upper, a nubuck suede heel and logo, and a REVLITE outsole. Instead of the traditional heavy suede overlays, the Re-Engineered version features a seamless perforated design that makes the sneaker significantly lighter and more breathable, and the toe box is made of high-quality laser-perforated suede for improved ventilation.