I Had to Have these OG New Balance 990 GRY!!! Review & On Feet Video

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • Today I'm taking a detailed look at the New Balance M990GRY, the very first release of the 99X series, starting it all in an OG colorway in 1982. This was the first New Balance running shoe to exceed the $100 price range. Being the most iconic sneakers in the 99X series I just had to add them to my collection in order to close the gap. Find out all the details on this shoe by clicking on the video!
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Комментарии • 85

  • @loganjbaez
    @loganjbaez 4 года назад +4

    I need these. These are a must in the collection for sure. Colorway screams new balance. Materials look amazing!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      Totally well observed! Materials are amazing and you cannot go more NB than this, definitely a must have for any NB fan!

  • @VMSR17982
    @VMSR17982 2 года назад

    I have already bought the 990v2 and the 991 both in grey, but I think I won't be able to resist buying this one!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  2 года назад

      They're very comfy and beyond that a true classic. Definitely not a bad choice 🙂

  • @jonclark1113
    @jonclark1113 4 года назад +1

    Some of nb, s today are expensive but they're just so well made and stunning trainers. Shape, sole etc - I like these. They're yet another example of new balance showing everyone how's it done. Yeah my first new balance was the 574. Good bit of nostalgia about hi-tec. As always enjoyed watching. 👍 👌

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      Same here, also these trainers will last a long time when treated well 😊

    • @jonclark1113
      @jonclark1113 4 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive 😉 👍

  • @MrPododwyer
    @MrPododwyer 3 года назад

    It's funny of all the various technology and concepts that go into sneaker soles this sole is by far the most comfortable, just like the Saucony jazz.

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад

      And also the longest lasting one. I was surprised myself how comfortable this model is, even by today's standards. GREAT sneaker!

  • @chaseconner3116
    @chaseconner3116 3 года назад +1

    I just picked up a pair of these for super cheap resell (and deadstock, too). The simplicity of the model will make these an everyday shoe for me! I know I can always come to your channel for great NB reviews. 👍

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад +1

      did you find them on eBay? eBay had been flooded with size 12s haha. Great pickup for sure, they are super comfy but you know that now anyway ;) Thanks for the kind words btw!

    • @chaseconner3116
      @chaseconner3116 3 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive I actually got them on Mercari! Yes, they're great!!

  • @ericocasio2877
    @ericocasio2877 4 года назад

    NB over everything. Rarely see this model around so props for bringing some light to it.

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      They're even more comfortable than they look, definitely worth looking into! And thanks for checking out my videos! 🙏

  • @jonclark1113
    @jonclark1113 4 года назад

    Plain and simple colourways that really work - new balance materials on the trainers like them is always quality. 👌

  • @hgr.7857
    @hgr.7857 2 года назад

    Great vid, great channel, earned my 👍 + sub. You are 1🎯🎯% right about the nostalgia factor. These released the year I was born, so I have literally wanted these my whole life, and as a child - of course not 💸💸💸 But as an adult, I recently scored a pair of 30th anniversary 990 GRY. Then, at about the same time, the 990v1 40th anniversary dropped. I doubled up & feel like a king now 👑 Long live the NB 990
    It's just impossible to emphasize enough the quality of materials & build until you have them in-hand. The soft suede, the OG mesh, the understated yet iconic l👀k with it's clean lines. They just *feel* better than other shoes. They vibe up

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  2 года назад +1

      You pretty much summed that all up very precisly! To me it makes a big difference to take a shoe out of its box and already feel that it is something special. And I don't even expect anyone else to see that, it's just for my personal satisfaction. Thank you very much for subscribing, it's very much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

    • @hgr.7857
      @hgr.7857 2 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive ☝️Exactly. It's similar to wearing a nice watch vs just a watch. *You* know & notice the difference. It's for you, the wearer. And these OG 990s have quality in spades 💯 Worth the price

  • @darkdark07
    @darkdark07 4 года назад

    Wow...the first version of the grey 990, very understated. You were right about the popularity of Reeboks and Hi-Tecs in the UK during the early 90's. They recently relaunched the Reebok Classic and Club C. Great content, just subscribed. Keep it up!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! Yes Reebok used to be the biggest sports brand, now unfortunately just Adidas' sidekick. I'm looking forward to reviewing the new Classic Leather Legacy, should be here on Monday 🤤

    • @hgr.7857
      @hgr.7857 2 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive ☝️ The CL Leather Legacy is a criminally under-rated release. Same for the Classic Nylons. But I'm good with that, still can find them cheap. And so many colorways!? Do yourself a favor & double up before the secret gets out, lol. Thanks for all your hard work in the channel BTW

  • @twochainsandrollies
    @twochainsandrollies 4 года назад +3

    Nice pick up! I have been eyeing these on the new balance website but my size is always not available 😭 such classic 🔥🔥

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      Have you looked on eBay? That's where I got mine from

    • @twochainsandrollies
      @twochainsandrollies 4 года назад +1

      @@HighlyAkicktive yeah I did but no luck in my size. All good tho.

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      @@twochainsandrollies they will re-relase next year I heard

  • @michaelleake4854
    @michaelleake4854 3 года назад

    I have two pairs. Classic shoe and great fit.

  • @shoesupsleevesdown
    @shoesupsleevesdown 4 года назад

    that's a nice, simple look. im going to look into getting a pair soon. i keep getting adidas and nike, so now it's time to branch out

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      With NB it's definitely worth branching out. If you have any questions let me know!

    • @shoesupsleevesdown
      @shoesupsleevesdown 4 года назад +1

      @@HighlyAkicktive i will, thanks

  • @hoihangpinktsang3866
    @hoihangpinktsang3866 4 года назад +2

    Simple, plain colour (grey) , mesh surrounded by suede .. my favourite. 1,990v1 , 2,M1300cl, 3,M1400sb

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      All of those are great! Grey has the big plus to match anything. And nobody does so many great grey nuances like New Balance :)

  • @HorrorFun23
    @HorrorFun23 3 года назад

    Yo H.A. There bringing these back this week , look out for them on the dealy .... as always fire videos

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад

      Yeah but I think it's the version with the red tab, right? And thanks a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

    • @HorrorFun23
      @HorrorFun23 3 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive yeah 45 anniversary so don’t miss out dogg

  • @Geishauser
    @Geishauser 4 года назад

    So dope. Major staple.

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      Just no other way than gotta agree ☺️ thanks!

  • @Tducks72
    @Tducks72 3 года назад

    A must cop for any NB head

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад +1

      More true words cannot be spoken! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @tonytyssens953
    @tonytyssens953 4 года назад

    Dope sneaker 👟 channel bruh 👟😎 I just subscribed

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much man! Appreciate it! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jackblazer1001
    @jackblazer1001 4 года назад

    Simple and beautiful

  • @iLLxdRoPxShOtxU
    @iLLxdRoPxShOtxU 4 года назад

    I just stumbled across your channel and I really enjoy it. A lot of slept on 🔥 footwear. Are you out of the UK?

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад +1

      Thank you very much, that's great feedback! No, I'm actually from Germany 🙂

  • @cgbop
    @cgbop 2 года назад

    와 진짜 이쁘다..

  • @Guerilla_G
    @Guerilla_G 3 года назад +1

    What pants are those? The look great

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад

      Thanks! They're simple h&m cotton pants. They fit a little more lose

  • @TheWorbis
    @TheWorbis 3 года назад +1

    Hi, i am looking to buy these, I am a normal sz 10 in Nikes, which size will you recommend pick on these ? Thanks ! Love this review

  • @pourchassemorgan2680
    @pourchassemorgan2680 4 года назад

    Such a good looking pair, would like to have one!
    I think it is the air max one of new balance
    Is it made in USA?
    I still think the 996 looks better but I enjoy the simplicity of this pair

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      Totally agree, they're really nice in person. And what you said that they're NBs AM1 is probably true. Never looked at it that way. 996 is also highly underrated, at least the MiUSA pairs

    • @pourchassemorgan2680
      @pourchassemorgan2680 4 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive the made in us 996's are hard to come by

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      @@pourchassemorgan2680 I have one pair and glad I pulled the trigger ☺️

  • @unbiased000
    @unbiased000 4 года назад

    im slowly be convinced that we are style cousins. first you made a video about one of my favorite NB;s ...a gr pick at that, the 1500.9 in pink. now you are doing a video about my next new bal target! I see you cuz!
    why don't you have any kangaroos in your video? your in germany after all

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      You just have great taste ☺️ great to see people being connected to the same stuff! I can defo recommend the v1, such a lovely pair!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      I do have two KangaROOS videos, I really grew to like the Schrittmacher Stollen Shield, the one with the color fade. I will probably do an on foot for an older pair and there's one collab coming out end of February that I'm definitely gonna feature!

    • @johnf168
      @johnf168 4 года назад

      I have the 1500.9 half size up on my regular size, what's the sizing on this shoe?

  • @stormzybanksy
    @stormzybanksy 2 года назад +1

    besides the red tab, what's the difference between this model (which is still available on the site at MSRP) and the "version 1 40th anniversary" model, which is reselling for anywhere between $250-400 right now? are materials better on the 40th anniversary version?

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  2 года назад

      No, it's pretty much the same thing, just colors are slightly different. Personally I like the OG more. I don't care for the red tab and I like the OG color better

  • @seatown8257
    @seatown8257 4 года назад +1

    Why is no one talking about these? Where these just rereleased?

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      No, these were released a while ago, they are available on the US NB website, weren't available in Europe. They will release again though and have already I believe

  • @vassili103
    @vassili103 4 года назад +2

    lt looks very narrow like 996, is it comfortable for wide feet ones?

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      It fits more or less like a 998, yes 996 is more narrow

  • @delarosa4797
    @delarosa4797 4 года назад +1

    is there a 990 classic in brown color?

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      A beige one yes. Not sure if there is a brown one though

  • @nkaijima
    @nkaijima 4 года назад +1

    Comparing with current 990v5, is this narrower or wider and shorter or longer? Should I stick with same size as 990v5 or not? Kindly please advise. Thank you in advance!!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад +2

      I'd go tts in the 990 OG as well, they have very thick insoles that require to go tts. I replaced mine with thinner ones so they fit a little bigger as there is no half size in my size. The 990 OG is comfortable, not narrow. The v5 may appear wider but I think only the midsole has a wider stance, the room is pretty close. But bear in mind that it's tech from completely different eras. The v5 has a better foot bed and cushioning system. But the OG is by no means uncomfortably, it is a different wearing sensation

    • @nkaijima
      @nkaijima 4 года назад +1

      Highly Akicktive Thank you so much!!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  4 года назад

      You're welcome!

  • @samnovak9672
    @samnovak9672 2 года назад

    What pants are those??

  • @mohamadfaiz3740
    @mohamadfaiz3740 3 года назад

    Is it pigskin or not?

  • @MasterCheef00
    @MasterCheef00 3 года назад

    How do these fit compared to nike or adidas sneakers? I'm a 12 in both of those brands, would you recommend sizing down to an 11.5 in these? I've had the M996 Bringback in size 11.5 before and those fit perfect. Appreciate your help!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад +1

      I also have a 996 and they fit very similar, so you should be good with the 11.5

    • @MasterCheef00
      @MasterCheef00 3 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive thank you! I appreciate that!

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive  3 года назад +1

      @@MasterCheef00 you're welcome!

    • @MasterCheef00
      @MasterCheef00 3 года назад

      @@HighlyAkicktive Just grabbed a pair!

  • @xmoshpittyx
    @xmoshpittyx 4 года назад

    Feinste Sahne