New Balance upgraded one of its most revered silhouettes, the Made in UK 991, with the 991v2 launching in October 2023. Since this debut, the sneaker constructed in Flimby, UK, has undergone multiple inline and collaborative makeovers, one of which was a monochromatic black color courtesy of Stone Island. However, New Balance is offering a similarly-shaded pair to a broader audience in 2025 with the launch of a new Triple Black rendition.
This GR iteration of the 991v2 sees various tonal black shades across its leather, suede, and mesh construction, unlike its Stone Island counterpart, which featured a single monochromatic color palette on its materials. Another significant difference is the lack of Stone Island branding, instead retaining the standard New Balance 991v2 and Made in England embroidery along the tongue. Darker black shades are present on the premium pigskin suede panels on the mudguard, midfoot panel, and heel, while the leather toebox overlay and the mesh base come in a charcoal-like black finish.
