New Balance 998 "Grey" (M998): Review & On-Feet

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Another day, another New Balance pickup. This time, I'm reviewing the classic "Grey" New Balance 998, the simple but staple must-have colourway for all New Balance shoes. Check out my review for a closer look, and let me know if this is a pair you would rock or not.
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Комментарии • 83

  • @resetreflectt
    @resetreflectt 4 года назад +34

    Sean, you've been bitten by the New Balance bug, haven't you? 😂 Welcome to the club!

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад +5

      🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼

  • @richal257
    @richal257 4 года назад +5

    Super low-key. I dig 'em

  • @avenuePad
    @avenuePad 4 года назад +3

    Lovin' the NB love. I got bit back in 2016. It started off because I loved their running shoes. I have wide feet and NB are perfect for a wider foot. They even have a wider size for their running collection if you have hobbit feet. Lol.
    These shoes are awesome. The midsole looks strikingly similar to the 247, which was obviously inspired by the 998. The 247 (specifically the Engineered Mesh) is hands down the most comfy shoe I have ever worn, but the 998 is definitely sexier.

  • @BertoBeats
    @BertoBeats 4 года назад +1

    Always here early for the NB reviews, hell yeah brother 🔥🔥

  • @vviinniiee3
    @vviinniiee3 4 года назад +13

    Finally a channel that shows consistent love to NB. I’m a long time NB collector and it’s so hard to find RUclipsrs that still do reviews. I know it’s starting to become “new hype” with some of the collabs but us old timers still appreciate. Make your next pair a made in UK 1500. You won’t be disappointed.

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад

      Look forward to a 1500!

    • @zacharymutter8432
      @zacharymutter8432 2 года назад +1

      Prayer circle for a M1400 review one day 😅

  • @kadeemb3
    @kadeemb3 2 года назад

    I am so happy I found this channel!!

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  2 года назад

      👌👌👌👌

  • @OldSkool7777
    @OldSkool7777 4 года назад +7

    I’m a huge New Balance guy, glad you’re showing them some love lately. Do you have any of the 1500s or 1530s?

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад

      Not yet! One day I’ll have to add one to my collection

  • @marcl3928
    @marcl3928 4 года назад +14

    Sean buying sneakers like there ain't no pandemic. I love it.

  • @Shogun9300
    @Shogun9300 4 года назад +3

    The 998 is a beautiful silhouette but the 1500 is what I think of as THE iconic New Balance.

  • @hiratiomasterson4009
    @hiratiomasterson4009 4 года назад

    I got the 998 Navy / Burgundy: there are only so many grey pairs of New Balances you can get before you have to call it enough and start seeing if they actually know that there are other types of dyes in the world... :-)

  • @dr.jasonhoman6277
    @dr.jasonhoman6277 4 года назад

    Got infected by the NB virus back in 2010 and haven’t healed since lol! Welcome to the club!

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад

      Lmao!! Thanks!

  • @DioOnore
    @DioOnore 4 года назад +4

    Love 998s.

  • @bamlim4399
    @bamlim4399 4 года назад +3

    Can't have a New Balance collection without getting something gray!

  • @jonclark1113
    @jonclark1113 4 года назад

    Gonna put white laces in my grey nb, s. Makes them look cooler. 👍

  • @areksoo
    @areksoo 4 года назад +2

    Yup... too boring for me. Were you able to pick up the Tokyo Design 1300? I noticed that Haven had them, but noticed too late. Doesn't seem like any other shops in Canada got them. Oh well.

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад +1

      Yeah I did, waiting for them to ship!

  • @jericparadeza
    @jericparadeza 4 года назад +4

    Classic!

  • @TalksWithTJ
    @TalksWithTJ 4 года назад +1

    I have the 997s Marblehead and think I'll snag the 997 Grey sometime soon. Love the NB looks

  • @FranciscoBarrera7
    @FranciscoBarrera7 4 года назад +2

    Just bought this exact pair before watching the video. That NB bug bites hard tho! Such a plain, dope sneaker. Great quality and understated appeal!

  • @moonboy5851
    @moonboy5851 3 года назад

    My favourite silhouettes are the 1500 & 998.
    Any good websites to shop for 998s? They’re a little hard to find ☹️

  • @JerryRiceBall
    @JerryRiceBall 3 года назад

    How do the 998’s fit compared to the 997’s? Should i go with the same size i get in 997’s?

  • @th3reelslimshady
    @th3reelslimshady 4 года назад +1

    Sean you gotta review the 327s! I got the 997s and 827s but the 327s is definitely the NB sneaker that got me even more interested in NBs

  • @hochayfai5220
    @hochayfai5220 4 года назад +1

    Never go wrong w/nb 998 top notch sneakers yours truly already own 4 pairs grey colorway is out of this world!!

  • @bonecrusher1792
    @bonecrusher1792 3 года назад +1

    it kills me that they don't make this model anymore. It was the only good looking new balance model imo

  • @splakacheus
    @splakacheus 4 года назад +1

    the 998s are my NB Goats! better than 990s IMO

  • @Ultimatebeag
    @Ultimatebeag 4 года назад +1

    As much as I love this shoe, the saying "they don't make them like they used" could derive entirely from this shoe. The inner lining of the heel is the first thing to go in a few months time. Wish they could amend this flaw as it seems to be a universal issue (also more wide sizes please #NewBalance).
    Awesome review as usual Sean.

  • @worthwhileYT
    @worthwhileYT 4 года назад +1

    Just bought the 997H but not sure whether I like the 997H, 990v5, 992 or 998 more now!

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад +1

      So many solid options lol

  • @stevenwells5069
    @stevenwells5069 4 года назад +1

    Nice. I agree, the grey is iconic, and classic!

  • @papajai
    @papajai Год назад

    The heel cap of this is very uncomfortable. It bothers my heel area when wearing it. It also seems to block the cushioning in the heel area and I can barely feel the absorb cushioning. The cushioning on the forefoot is non-existent too and had to wear a different insole. Thought it will break in after a few months but it did not happen :( Did anybody get this discomfort as well for the 998?

  • @WayneLLC
    @WayneLLC 4 года назад +1

    Frankly I was getting into NB/ASICS lately and was looking at your past videos i.e. the grey day pack for sizing advice. Your recent videos not ‘helping’ too... 😂 my wallet needs a bailout.
    That said another L on Ben and Jerry...

  • @georgemedley1310
    @georgemedley1310 9 месяцев назад

    I love them

  • @astro0856
    @astro0856 2 года назад

    Hello, What year are your M998 released? Thanks for the answer✌🏻

  • @bobdunnage3702
    @bobdunnage3702 4 года назад +1

    Heat

  • @pocketsandpunk
    @pocketsandpunk 4 года назад

    awww yea more new balance shoes. I got a couple of 990v5s and they all day comfortable.

  • @Засланныйказачок-с7г

    Legendary nahoy best shoe ever best arch support and heel drop 🤤

  • @jonclark1113
    @jonclark1113 4 года назад

    Although I think 997 slightly better - the 998 are a top trainer - they just look so stylish. Grey gives a vintage /classic look which I love. Really good purchase and review 👌 👍

  • @dbluntson5243
    @dbluntson5243 3 года назад

    These are dope. I just recently got into NB. I bought a GR 574 from an outlet and my feet don't know how to act lol. I had to go back and watch this review again. The many shades of grey add so much depth and character to this shoe.

  • @jonclark1113
    @jonclark1113 4 года назад

    I really like the colours - plain and some but ultra cool. Got 577 in this colourway - it totally works on nb, s 👌🇬🇧

  • @willintian
    @willintian 3 года назад

    One of the top 3 new balance of my favourite.I not so into those dad-shoe types and I don't know why they become so hit this year.

  • @gambino742
    @gambino742 4 года назад +1

    997 or 998 greys?

  • @jonclark1113
    @jonclark1113 4 года назад

    I agree 992 could fade a bit but some of the colourways at moment are sensational. 👍

  • @psnspdr91
    @psnspdr91 4 года назад +1

    Yo I heard new balance is back

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад

      LOL it is... say no more

  • @abhayhegde639
    @abhayhegde639 4 года назад

    Excellent videos but sad to see with 5.2 k views buts just less 200 likes you deserve more appreciation man...amazing videos very new to the channel and am loving the content

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад

      Thx for your support

  • @dorianmcclure
    @dorianmcclure 2 года назад

    Where can I find these??

  • @hgr.7857
    @hgr.7857 3 года назад

    Srsly, who dislikes a SeanGo review? 🤷🏼🤣 You gave great fit info in the vid, but for a point of reference: How do 998s & 997s fit compared to a AM90 recraft? Compared to to a 574s? I have long, narrow feet (skis) but those 2020 Air Maxes are my gold standard & fit me perfectly. Thanks in advance & for all of your hard work & outstanding content 👍💯👍

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  3 года назад +1

      Generally 997 fits a touch longer than my Air Max 90 Recraft but I stick tts for both. 998 I usually go half size down.

    • @hgr.7857
      @hgr.7857 3 года назад

      @@SeanGo Dude, W🙂W. Thanks for a speedy & helpful reply. Got 👀 on a pair of USA 998s. ('Moby Dick' 🔥💯🔥) Who am I kidding, prbly get both 😆, but I want them to fit, ya know. I like the 997s better, visually, but you always mention the comfort of them being less than the other 99x's.

  • @paulcampbell348
    @paulcampbell348 2 года назад

    Hey man, great review! Any NB suggestions for wide footed amongst us?

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  2 года назад

      2002R, 990 V5 are decent for wider feet I feel

  • @andymehers8685
    @andymehers8685 Год назад

    Hey, hoping to cop the new Ronnie’s when they drop. Never owned a pair of 998s before. I appreciate you say in this video that you’d go half a size down with the 998 - do you generally still agree with that recommendation?

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  Год назад +1

      Yup! Hopefully the kith ones fit the same

    • @andymehers8685
      @andymehers8685 Год назад

      @@SeanGo thank you 👌

  • @abab3050
    @abab3050 4 года назад

    Any NB 327 reviews coming up? Hoping to get a look before more come out next month

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад +1

      If I can ever get my hands on a pair lmao

  • @jackssneaker3535
    @jackssneaker3535 4 года назад

    Nice video and the shoe is dope 👌

  • @ADULESSONS
    @ADULESSONS 4 года назад

    so basically all of them lol

  • @zready20
    @zready20 2 года назад

    Love my pair so 🔥🔥

  • @vincentwang3372
    @vincentwang3372 4 года назад

    Sweats ID?

  • @markm.7264
    @markm.7264 4 года назад

    Bought these shoes on stock x a couple months ago. Regret not going a half size down because I would’ve gotten a lot more use out of these. However they are still very versatile.

    • @BballBully
      @BballBully 4 года назад

      I got 1 size up in a 990 (last pair). Will I live

    • @markm.7264
      @markm.7264 4 года назад

      @@BballBully not sure, I never had a pair of 990's before. I could tell you that for 998's and 997's that you should go a half size down.

  • @wingsandwaffles
    @wingsandwaffles 4 года назад

    You've got the wrong colourway on the intro bro!

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад +1

      Whoops good catch hahah

  • @socraamezcua5329
    @socraamezcua5329 4 года назад

    Thanks for the NB reviews sean , glad you rock NB as alot of us do !

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @Three.swords
    @Three.swords 4 года назад

    Those are clean but im not too much of a fan on that tounge i think its a bit big

    • @resetreflectt
      @resetreflectt 4 года назад +1

      You get used to it, eventually you start to love it. The comically long tongues on the 997, 998 and 999 are easily my favorite part of those shoes.

  • @retardno002
    @retardno002 4 года назад

    Recently got a New Balance 998 Fishing Blue, they are not even remotely comfortable... They are stiff much like the Jordan 3 for example. Does this feel the same and you consider it comfortable, or did I get fakes?

    • @SeanGo
      @SeanGo  4 года назад +1

      I guess everyone’s feet are different?

    • @retardno002
      @retardno002 4 года назад

      Damn your diplomatic replies! 😂

    • @papajai
      @papajai Год назад

      +1 on the 998 sole being so stiff