The New Balance 991v2 Embraces Its Made In England Origins

The Made in England shoe rocks the Union Jack's shades.

Matt Varga May 20th, 2024 (updated)

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Amid a stateside takeover highlighted by the New Balance 550 and New Balance 9060, the Boston Brand’s Made in England product continues to be a global favorite. The latest entry to that canon, the New Balance 991v2, embraces muted tonality with some national accents bubbling under the surface.

A pair of New Balance wearing grey as proudly as this one does shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone at this point. Regardless of how often it’s employed, that neutral shading succeeds again here. The featured blend of mineral hues adds depth to the suede & mesh upper, continuing a faux-vintage midsole and gum traction underfoot. Saving the overall design from monotone territory, the tongue tag and midsole ABSRB pods pop in navy & red, a tacit acknowledgement of this shoe’s geographic ties. With “Made In” series pairs always placing material quality first and foremost, the price tag premium is well warranted knowing you’re getting what you pay for.

This New Balance 991v2 releases on June 1st, retailing for $230. Check our “Where To Buy” section ahead for a list of confirmed retailers- a wider New Balance drop is expected but not yet confirmed.

For more from the Boston Brand, check out the New Balance 574 “Grey Day” pack- both pairs featured are available now.

Lead image via asphaltgold.

Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.