New Balance is Dropping a Dried Apricot Made in USA 997 for the Fall

There’s something about New Balance suede runners and autumnal colors. From dark browns to forest greens, and leaf-changing reds, oranges, and yellows, the classic blend of premium suede and mesh on New Balance 99x models is perfect for crunching foliage underfoot on weather-changing walks. The latest fall-ready New Balance colorway channels dried fruit for a yellow suede Made in USA 997.

Under the direction of New Balance Made in USA Creative Director Teddy Santis, the New Balance Made in USA 997 Dried Apricot Calcium is a study in pale yellow, starting with a goldenrod suede on the toe, side panels, and heel, with the same color on the side panel “N” logo in front of a white background. The toebox mesh is a creamy off-white, while the vamp, tongue, and upper heel get more suede, this time in a hairier texture and lighter yellow hue that splits the difference between the rest of the suede and the mesh.