There’s nothing better than a classic suede and mesh New Balance runner in a unique (but not garish) colorway, and as the Boston-based brand begins rolling out releases from the Made in UK Fall/Winter 2025 line, a 991v2 in dusty purple and grey is already a highlight of the year.
Officially done in a dusk and purple sage colorway, the beautiful 991v2 has light purple pigskin suede across the entire upper, paired with mesh in the same color. The support accents across the toebox are traditional New Balance grey to match the 991 logo on the heel and the branding on the tongue. The sole is two-tone, with white on the forefoot and cream on the heel portion, all broken up by translucent ABZORB pods visible throughout, and a black outsole on the bottom.
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