Quick Facts
- The New Balance 991v2 Made in UK Forged Iron starts with dark grey suede on the toe, side panels, and heel
- New Balance’s classic light grey shade is found on the mesh covering the toebox and tongue
- A steelier shade of sleek grey is added to the reflective toebox support paneling, heel tab, and tongue labels
- The New Balance 991v2 Made in UK Forged Iron will be released February 2026
New Balance doesn’t need to wait for Grey Day to give a classic sneaker the brand’s most traditional shades. Staying in the NB family’s rock-inspired wheelhouse, the latest premium Made in UK colorway of the 991v2 is a tri-tone mix of dark and light greys mingling in mesh and suede.
The New Balance 991v2 Made in UK Forged Iron starts with dark grey suede on the toe, side panels, and heel, with New Balance’s classic light grey shade on the mesh covering the toebox and tongue, and peeking through at the top of the side panel and ankle. A steelier shade of sleek grey is added to the reflective toebox support paneling, heel tab, and tongue labels.
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