Glad this helped! If you’re looking for a pair of 997H, Joe’s NB Outlet website has some colorways on sale for as low as $40 this AM, but unsure of what’s left at this point. just thought I’d let you know in case you were interested lol
For me the 997 just overall look better and more comfortable. I like high soles and that color way. The grey ones look a little more cheaply put together. I’ve always wanted a pair of new balances and you might have just talked me into giving those a try 🙌🏾
you're spot on. i also like the 997 look better too. it's good to keep an open mind and try new things once in a while ! appreciate your continued support
Recently became a fan of the 997s but haven't copped any yet, going back to when we talked about vapormax vs. ultraboost tho I actually just bought my first pair of ultraboosts, so thanks for the recommendation!
nice! which ultraboost model/year? solid pick up though; comfy, timeless, easy to wear, well-respected shoe haha, hope you like them once you actually break them in!
I think you missed a very important difference: 997 has a full “real” robust sole. The 997H partially has no sole and uses the soft, foam midsole as sole.
The 997 looks so fresh man. And when you're wearing them they look comfy with a bit of bounce to them. Yo I'm looking for some cross training kicks. You got any recomendations?
appreciate you bro. cross-training is actually outside my realm lol sorry. the nike metcons are a very popular line though, but that's about all i know
Basically the 997h is the poor man's 997. I have two pair of 997's. I paid 390.00 for both, deadstock one pair is now going for 511.11 the other 1,139.00. Plus the materials are top tier. The pigskin is the absolute best suede that can be placed on a functional shoe.
Good video! But I'm a little surprised by your comment on the quality of the suede and also the comfort. Personally I think the suede on the 997H is fine, but I'd say the quality of the 997 suede is leagues better. As for comfort, the 997 feels like a brick to me, and the 997h is a lot softer, so hearing the opposite being said here is surprising. Hopefully I'm not coming across as a negative critic here, but I just wanted to add my thoughts for anyone else here who's interested in either of these shoes. Oh also, I'd say half size down is accurate for the 997, but the 997H is a little more TTS. Very nice comparison though! Edit: Come to think of it, the 997H I tried was leather, so that might be why it fit TTS. Regardless, try a pair on if you can before you buy. They're almost always in stock at Marshalls.
appreciate the comment! the suede on the 997 is definitely better, but surprisingly on my 997H it's very decent quality. i can also see how the 997 comfort may feel a little stiffer / brickier lol, but definitely subjective, and at least for me, i like that firm stability component. also yes, 997 may run a little bigger so i can see half size down also working if you have a narrow foot or want that very snug fit. i think this comparison could've been better if i had 2 exact/similar colorways to make it more fair; perhaps different colorways may come with different qualities also. appreciate your constructive feedback and thx for stopping by!
I’ve yet to try the 574s actually ! But I like the 997 shape a lot, and the quality and comfort is very good to me. Thanks for stopping by the channel 🙏
The NB website briefly explains their style number naming system, which generally means that the first few letters indicate the gender and activity (CM probably means classic men), and the last few characters represent the colorway (WLB is white light blue maybe?) tbhnot sure about all the letters in the middle lol - but check New balance style model numbers on their website for more details . Hope this helps!
wow i'm looking everywhere for you but I'm surprised they're sold out in most places! footlocker website has size 8 and 9 left, at full price though... what size are you? i'll keep an eye out for you if i see any restocks. the style code is CM997HCA , and fyi I use reddit and twitter to find my sneaker deals :)
Fernando Gaspar 997 or 997H? true to size should work either way. I think 997H is more true, whereas 997 has a LITTLE more room . Unless you have really wide feet, or like wearing your sneakers loosely , you can 1/2 size down . Another person commented their opinion on sizing too, check it out down below. Good luck 👍 lmk if that doesn’t answer yours question
Been debating on what size to get on my 997. I'm a size 9 on 997h but I'm 8.5 on 997s. I guess I would have to go for half a size down on 997. Great video btw
FOG TOWN lol for sure, it seems like it’s been a while since some new 997 and 998s have come out, but those are definitely my top few favorite models from NB. I also just got some gore-Tex 574s that I ended up really liking, gonna make a vid on them in the near future
I couldn’t find the non H model so I hope H doesn’t suck as I ordered two pairs to try on and hopefully keep one. There is no other ones just H currently or I’m blind
yeah at least on newbalance website, they only have the H's available. the 997s tend to be a little more high end and exclusive to certain retailers. a lot of people have asked where i got my pink coastals, but they're sold out everywhere. hope you enjoy your H's though, they're still a great cheaper alternative !
@@kickitwithdang it says they have GCEVA so maybe it’s a new batch, you said they don’t. No idea. They cost even more then Nike air max SC which I liked but were kinda squeaky. Anyway thanks ! Will return if they sux, I keep returning shoes all the time, hope new balance is good. It’s my first time with this brand 😂
Joes new balance outlet . com , Nordstrom rack, saks5th, to name a few lol, they usually have limited color ways though. I follow a bunch of twitter accounts that post random sneaker deals, and will catch them eventually. but yeah, 997s rarely go on sale, especially the popular color ways
Pleas help my out. I want to buy my first pair of New balance? What is your go to New balance sneaker ore all time favorite new balance if you only can own 1 pair (992 ore 997 ore 998 ore something els) ?
Wigga Wieger 997 are my absolute favorite NB model. I just like the silhouette of them the best - they’re sleek and more modern . My favorite athlete (Kawhi Leonard) also endorses them . The 992 looks too mature / ‘old’ for me , and the 998 is a cheaper version of the 997 . Again just my opinion! At the end, just buy whatever you like 🙂👍
I don’t believe so. It’s not labeled, and the outsole just feels a little more firm/less responsive than 997. I THINK they use Revlite foam tech instead
No... It's some generic foam. Been wearing the 997h as an everyday shoe and can walk in them all day... The regular 997s are more stiff but I like it more cause of the stability the encap provides... Either way I'll be buying 997's for the foreseeable future...
997 and 550 are also in my top list of favorite new balance models 🙌I just bought the 990s so I’ll give those a try and review them soon . Appreciate you for stopping by bro !
Lifeee saverrr no one else talked about the difference of these shoes I didn’t know which was which
Glad this helped! If you’re looking for a pair of 997H, Joe’s NB Outlet website has some colorways on sale for as low as $40 this AM, but unsure of what’s left at this point. just thought I’d let you know in case you were interested lol
For me the 997 just overall look better and more comfortable. I like high soles and that color way. The grey ones look a little more cheaply put together. I’ve always wanted a pair of new balances and you might have just talked me into giving those a try 🙌🏾
you're spot on. i also like the 997 look better too. it's good to keep an open mind and try new things once in a while ! appreciate your continued support
Ok so only got to see this review now but wooooooaaaaah dude it so clean man. And in depth with such a good feeling. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and for the comment! 🙏 cheers!
Love the 997 one of my favorite sneaks of all time👍🏽. Great comparison video👍🏽
Thanks for stopping by !🙏
the grey ones for me! sooo so nice!
Great review and comparison! Thanks!!!
Lmao!!!! I actually laughed out loud when he measured with fingers 🤣
Claudio Ayala sometimes you gotta get a point across if you don’t have a ruler around 😂
Same😂
Big fan of the NB 997! Those look dope! Love the colorway! Amazing review and video as always bro! Great shots and recap of the shoes! Loved it!
appreciate you for your continued support !
great comparison, keep up the quality content bro!
appreciate you for stopping by bro!
Recently became a fan of the 997s but haven't copped any yet, going back to when we talked about vapormax vs. ultraboost tho I actually just bought my first pair of ultraboosts, so thanks for the recommendation!
nice! which ultraboost model/year? solid pick up though; comfy, timeless, easy to wear, well-respected shoe haha, hope you like them once you actually break them in!
kickitwithdang got the missoni multicolor ultraboosts, I’ll let you know how I like them!
@@VuTheVoyager great choice. hopefully you got a good discount on them! i've seen many websites have them on sale well over 30% off
kickitwithdang I did! Was able to scoop them for $85 😎
I think you missed a very important difference: 997 has a full “real” robust sole. The 997H partially has no sole and uses the soft, foam midsole as sole.
997 vs 997r...which is better?
Great video Dang-- these comparison vids are so insightful! love the colorway on the 997-- idk if i'd pull it off though!
appreciate the comment !
Having both... I wear the H for everyday and the regular 997 feel premium and you know the difference when you put them on
most definitely and i agree, the 997H are definitely more of a beater shoe for me, and the 997 are for nicer occasions or to pull off a fit
New balances are super comfy
Whats the heel height ?
Where did you get the 997 coastal pack
D Nice1981 good eye :) got them for a steal from either Barney’s or Saks 5th clearance on their website
The 997 looks so fresh man. And when you're wearing them they look comfy with a bit of bounce to them.
Yo I'm looking for some cross training kicks. You got any recomendations?
appreciate you bro. cross-training is actually outside my realm lol sorry. the nike metcons are a very popular line though, but that's about all i know
@@kickitwithdang All good brotha. I'll take a look into those. 🙏
Please tell me what's going on in the sneaker market that has led to the creation of these two variants?
Basically the 997h is the poor man's 997. I have two pair of 997's. I paid 390.00 for both, deadstock one pair is now going for 511.11 the other 1,139.00. Plus the materials are top tier. The pigskin is the absolute best suede that can be placed on a functional shoe.
I just got the new 997H's with the canvas build, and let me tell you, they are fresh.
That’s awesome, 997H is a great shoe. Thanks for the comment !
Good video! But I'm a little surprised by your comment on the quality of the suede and also the comfort. Personally I think the suede on the 997H is fine, but I'd say the quality of the 997 suede is leagues better. As for comfort, the 997 feels like a brick to me, and the 997h is a lot softer, so hearing the opposite being said here is surprising. Hopefully I'm not coming across as a negative critic here, but I just wanted to add my thoughts for anyone else here who's interested in either of these shoes. Oh also, I'd say half size down is accurate for the 997, but the 997H is a little more TTS. Very nice comparison though!
Edit: Come to think of it, the 997H I tried was leather, so that might be why it fit TTS. Regardless, try a pair on if you can before you buy. They're almost always in stock at Marshalls.
appreciate the comment! the suede on the 997 is definitely better, but surprisingly on my 997H it's very decent quality. i can also see how the 997 comfort may feel a little stiffer / brickier lol, but definitely subjective, and at least for me, i like that firm stability component. also yes, 997 may run a little bigger so i can see half size down also working if you have a narrow foot or want that very snug fit. i think this comparison could've been better if i had 2 exact/similar colorways to make it more fair; perhaps different colorways may come with different qualities also. appreciate your constructive feedback and thx for stopping by!
Can agree on the 997H. I own a pair of them and they’re pretty soft and light. I can’t speak for the 997s because I’ve never owned them.
ty i ordered my first 997 after always wearing 574
I’ve yet to try the 574s actually ! But I like the 997 shape a lot, and the quality and comfort is very good to me. Thanks for stopping by the channel 🙏
Where did you get the 997?
Sick video! Whats the name of the song at the end?
thanks man! it was a free youtube beat called church wheels or something like that lol , sorry forgot the exact name
@@kickitwithdang All good, pretty good for a royalty free tune
What about all those CMVMWLB and other letters around? :/
The NB website briefly explains their style number naming system, which generally means that the first few letters indicate the gender and activity (CM probably means classic men), and the last few characters represent the colorway (WLB is white light blue maybe?) tbhnot sure about all the letters in the middle lol - but check New balance style model numbers on their website for more details . Hope this helps!
thanks for this, i've been wondering what the difference is since they brought out the 997H
Does anyone know if those sneakers fit the same as the 992 or the 990v5 version?
I wish there was a 12 1/2 size for this shoe 😞
what is the name of the color way for the 997 in this video
Look up NB 997 Coastal Pack , and they should pop up 👍 hope this helps and thanks for stopping by 🙏
Where can i get the grey 997h’s
wow i'm looking everywhere for you but I'm surprised they're sold out in most places! footlocker website has size 8 and 9 left, at full price though... what size are you? i'll keep an eye out for you if i see any restocks. the style code is CM997HCA , and fyi I use reddit and twitter to find my sneaker deals :)
Got them on American eagle online 😂
@@joseorellana3913 tf 😂
So half a size down from true size?
I'm true to size 9.5 should I size down to a 9 for a better fit?
Fernando Gaspar 997 or 997H? true to size should work either way. I think 997H is more true, whereas 997 has a LITTLE more room . Unless you have really wide feet, or like wearing your sneakers loosely , you can 1/2 size down . Another person commented their opinion on sizing too, check it out down below. Good luck 👍 lmk if that doesn’t answer yours question
I ordered a half size down on the 997. I hope it fits, thanks for help!
Been debating on what size to get on my 997. I'm a size 9 on 997h but I'm 8.5 on 997s. I guess I would have to go for half a size down on 997. Great video btw
Yeah I think 997 is SLIGHTLY bigger than 997H, so your plan should work. Thanks for watching and commenting !🙏
witch better 997h or 997s (sport) ?
@@AhmedSamir-nd2cz 997s for me. I like the style better too
very helpful review thank you
Which is best new balance 997 or puma trinity ?
I never tried the puma trinity but they look like cool sneakers 👍
What shall i go with bro ?
There is no comparison but, that 997h shoe box is lookin mighty nice lol
Haha yeah, I prefer the 997h box as well - classic, better presentation, and easier access 👍 thanks for stopping by!
Let’s just hope NB will start making the 997 & 998 again!. I’m tired of buying old DS NB’s. My pockets are startin to hurt lol
FOG TOWN lol for sure, it seems like it’s been a while since some new 997 and 998s have come out, but those are definitely my top few favorite models from NB. I also just got some gore-Tex 574s that I ended up really liking, gonna make a vid on them in the near future
I couldn’t find the non H model so I hope H doesn’t suck as I ordered two pairs to try on and hopefully keep one. There is no other ones just H currently or I’m blind
yeah at least on newbalance website, they only have the H's available. the 997s tend to be a little more high end and exclusive to certain retailers. a lot of people have asked where i got my pink coastals, but they're sold out everywhere. hope you enjoy your H's though, they're still a great cheaper alternative !
@@kickitwithdang it says they have GCEVA so maybe it’s a new batch, you said they don’t. No idea. They cost even more then Nike air max SC which I liked but were kinda squeaky. Anyway thanks ! Will return if they sux, I keep returning shoes all the time, hope new balance is good. It’s my first time with this brand 😂
Michał Ozga worth a try! 👍 hope you like them
Does the 997h have an entirely rubber outsoul or is most of it foam?
where do you buy 997 for decent price
Joes new balance outlet . com , Nordstrom rack, saks5th, to name a few lol, they usually have limited color ways though. I follow a bunch of twitter accounts that post random sneaker deals, and will catch them eventually. but yeah, 997s rarely go on sale, especially the popular color ways
@@kickitwithdang thank you!
Great video!
Loving the NB 997! The color is really awesome in my opinion and slick model overall! 💪💪
thank you for watching!
@@kickitwithdang I got you brother ! 💪
very very helpful thank you so much
glad it helped you, thank you for watching and stopping by :) more to come
What is the color way on the 997
Jason Leger It’s part of the “coastal pack” in white/rose . Thx for watching 🙏
Pleas help my out. I want to buy my first pair of New balance?
What is your go to New balance sneaker ore all time favorite new balance if you only can own 1 pair (992 ore 997 ore 998 ore something els) ?
Wigga Wieger 997 are my absolute favorite NB model. I just like the silhouette of them the best - they’re sleek and more modern . My favorite athlete (Kawhi Leonard) also endorses them . The 992 looks too mature / ‘old’ for me , and the 998 is a cheaper version of the 997 . Again just my opinion! At the end, just buy whatever you like 🙂👍
no encap on 997h?
I don’t believe so. It’s not labeled, and the outsole just feels a little more firm/less responsive than 997. I THINK they use Revlite foam tech instead
No... It's some generic foam. Been wearing the 997h as an everyday shoe and can walk in them all day... The regular 997s are more stiff but I like it more cause of the stability the encap provides... Either way I'll be buying 997's for the foreseeable future...
I'm just mad i can't find the 1500 I want.
Which 1500 are you looking for ?
@@kickitwithdang lol. Too many to name, I'm always seeing some new colorway I didn't know about.
The crazy thing is tho that 997 is super easy to find on champs for way below retail
997 take the win I really love the 550’s as well favorite sneaker of all time
997 and 550 are also in my top list of favorite new balance models 🙌I just bought the 990s so I’ll give those a try and review them soon . Appreciate you for stopping by bro !
On feet you literally see the quality difference and the tongue on the MIUSA 997 looks way way better
Got both, they are almost same, 997 is little bit better.
998 is the best, and 1500 is good too
Agree 💯 I need to try the 1500s 🔥 they look great
one of best nb shoes but for me the best are 550
I love the 550s as well 🔥more affordable too
Eeeeh these kicks are clean, we need to do that swap now 😂
thank you for watching!
997 color way is 🔥
Army Boy appreciate it 🙂
For 50 dollars I think 997H is a great deal. Those made in USA 99Xs r nomally triple the price
Agreed 💯
Just 997 on grey and pink colorway for $75 au dollars
I just bought the 997H because I can't wear pigskin (religous reasons)
997H are still a great alternative :) hope you like them
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@@datboi8456 NB WHERES MY 100% HALAL HORWEEN LEATHER 997 AND 992
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