Check Out a Sample Look at New Balance’s Latest Lifestyle Silhouette, the 983

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Quick Facts

  • From what we can see, the pair brings some 9060 energy to the mix with a large angular midsole packed with ABZORB cushion
  • On the upper, the sample pair features steel grey mesh on the base with two shades of shiny blue on the supportive overlays, with a set of four oval-shaped cutouts on the toebox drawing the eye
  • As of now, we don’t have a release date, retail price, or much information at all about the upcoming New Balance 983

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New Balance 983 Sample
New Balance 983 Sample

New Balance isn’t content sitting on history. The Boston-based brand largely responsible for turning the dad shoe into an industry standard has plenty of legacy models in rotation, but that hasn’t stopped the NB team from innovating, too, taking a comfort-focused approach to the next generation of lifestyle classics.

The Future is Near

Amidst drops of the 1890, AC Runner, and Action Bronson’s new 2811, a new preview from designer Yue Wu shows off a sample pair from New Balance’s upcoming catalog, adding yet another 900s number to the collection. Seen in just one quick preview showing a pile of sample pairs in one grey and blue color combo, the shoe is still largely a mystery.

From what we can see, the pair brings some 9060 energy to the mix with a large angular midsole packed with ABZORB cushion. On the upper, the sample pair features steel grey mesh on the base with two shades of shiny blue on the supportive overlays, with a set of four oval-shaped cutouts on the toebox drawing the eye.

New Balance 983 Details

As of now, we don’t have a release date, retail price, or much information at all about the upcoming New Balance 983, but with one pile of samples hitting the web, expect more news soon. To keep up with all the latest from New Balance, download the Sole Retriever App.


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