Excited for the 997's, those vachetta leather v4's, and the sea salt/grey v6's. like the darker 993's but they've been going ham on those for awhile, have to fall back somewhere lol after the JFG v6's and the concepts 1906's gotta slow up on the retail; also think everyone is patiently waiting for the 992's for the next drop 🫡
Everyone is for sure just sitting and waiting for the 992s! I feel 2025 will be the year for the 992. I know that JFG has a 992 coming out in 2025, going to be very exciting 🫡
The whole deal with the purple / orange on the 993s seems to be a nod to Nike's ACG aesthetic which in turn automatically connects to fall / winter vibes
I’ll consider all 3 993s if I see them for 25% or more off. Nothing really jumps out at me as a must cop at full retail like the chives from last season. Good video ✌️
@samdopkosky ... I've had a pair of the grey 997H & they feel real good on feet.. has the same feel like my 327's... but that's not exactly the 997 like the ones in this video, the H model of the 997 has a different midsole... still a great shoe... I wore my NB M1500CBK yesterday and got quite a few compliments on them... NB 4 Lyfe
Someone said underwhelming as far as colors goes from NB... Umm NB at one point was more muted in colorway offerings traditionally. Grey, navy, tans, white, black, olive... Stuff the other companies didn't do until the earth tone thing happened over a decade ago.
I’m honestly okay with season 6 being meh. My wallet is still recovering from season 5. Some of the worthy pick ups for me this year are. *1906 Baklava Azuls *993 Chive *990V4 Arctic Grey *2002R JJJound both color ways *9060 Bodegas *990V6 Triple Black
Agreed not too exciting at all.. my favorite out of the bunch is the dark grey 990v6.. but I can live without it and use the regular good old GR grey 990v6. The rest are just bleh tbh! That’s a good thing though.. don’t have to spend on new NBs lol… might just save up for the Lapis Lazuli lol
I agree, the dark grey v6 is nice but like you said the regular grey v6 will do just find and save the money. Saving up and getting the lapis lazuli is a great idea, Top 2 sneaker of all time in my opionion
Kinda boring, this season 6. My local Marshalls still has the 990v6 burgundy (the one you mentioned) sitting at $100 Canadian, no takers so I’m assuming we’ll see those at that store in maybe 6-9 months. 😅 No yellow 992s?
It's crazy that people are finding 990s at Marshalls! I need to go check mine out. The 992s look like they will come out early 2025 or late 2024. I cannot wait for them!
the 997 is nowhere near a 990v4 or v6 comfort level. the 997 is a shoe that takes time to break in so the more you wear it, the more comfy it gets. the 997S MiUSA is out of the box comfy.
Underwhelming season from my perspective. I'm just not getting that wow factor from any of these colorways. If I didn't already have the 990 v3 Marblehead and 991 v2 Vintage Sport, I would maybe consider the sea salt 990 v6 and the grey/tan 993.
I agree with you. There's other pairs that have come out that outdo these color ways. The 991v2 vintage sport is a top 3 sneaker to release this year in my opinion
I’m honestly okay with season 6 being meh. My wallet is still recovering from season 5. Some of the worthy pick ups for me this year are. *1906 Baklava Azuls *993 Chive *990V4 Arctic Grey *2002R JJJound both color ways *9060 Bodegas *990V6 Triple Black
That's exactly what I was thinking😂 my pockets are so happy Those are extremly solid pickups! I am very jelous of the 990v4 artic grey, I missed out on those
@@samdopkosky I got extremely lucky. I attended an event in Dallas and one of the NB stores had 1 left. That’s said, you might keep an eye on StockX as I’ve occasionally seen certain sizes below retail. Think it might be early signs of a pull back in the economy as several shoes I’ve never seen below retail suddenly went down this year.
Reflection/Marblehead is a nice look to me
Excited for the 997's, those vachetta leather v4's, and the sea salt/grey v6's. like the darker 993's but they've been going ham on those for awhile, have to fall back somewhere lol after the JFG v6's and the concepts 1906's gotta slow up on the retail; also think everyone is patiently waiting for the 992's for the next drop 🫡
Everyone is for sure just sitting and waiting for the 992s! I feel 2025 will be the year for the 992. I know that JFG has a 992 coming out in 2025, going to be very exciting 🫡
I copped the V6 “castle moonrock” and of my top three favorites from season six
I was looking at them today on their website and I think I might have to cop them as well. Enjoy your pair!
The whole deal with the purple / orange on the 993s seems to be a nod to Nike's ACG aesthetic which in turn automatically connects to fall / winter vibes
That makes the most sense, thanks!
I really like the white 990v6. Grey 993 and bone 990v4 are fine too . If I can get at discount, I guess I will buy one of these 3 pairs
A lot of Teddy Santis sneakers go on sale so it should be no problem to get all of those at a discounted price
the grey and blue on 998, 1300 jp comes out every five years
The castlerock-moonrock 990v6 is a really great pair! copped it when I was in Tokyo. Looks even better on feet.
It’s for sure one of my favorite pairs from the season. The most ideal fall sneaker
I’ll consider all 3 993s if I see them for 25% or more off. Nothing really jumps out at me as a must cop at full retail like the chives from last season. Good video ✌️
I would for sure wait till they go on sale, it was just a very dry drop
@@samdopkosky ... I had a pair
@samdopkosky ... I've had a pair of the grey 997H & they feel real good on feet.. has the same feel like my 327's... but that's not exactly the 997 like the ones in this video, the H model of the 997 has a different midsole... still a great shoe... I wore my NB M1500CBK yesterday and got quite a few compliments on them... NB 4 Lyfe
Someone said underwhelming as far as colors goes from NB...
Umm NB at one point was more muted in colorway offerings traditionally. Grey, navy, tans, white, black, olive...
Stuff the other companies didn't do until the earth tone thing happened over a decade ago.
Very true
I’m honestly okay with season 6 being meh. My wallet is still recovering from season 5.
Some of the worthy pick ups for me this year are.
*1906 Baklava Azuls
*993 Chive
*990V4 Arctic Grey
*2002R JJJound both color ways
*9060 Bodegas
*990V6 Triple Black
There are speculations that the V4 is made with Vachetta leather. If that's the case it'll be interesting to see how the patina looks as it ages!
That would be really intresting to see that on a new balance. When I get a pair I will wear test them to see how the leather looks over time!
Agreed not too exciting at all.. my favorite out of the bunch is the dark grey 990v6.. but I can live without it and use the regular good old GR grey 990v6. The rest are just bleh tbh! That’s a good thing though.. don’t have to spend on new NBs lol… might just save up for the Lapis Lazuli lol
I agree, the dark grey v6 is nice but like you said the regular grey v6 will do just find and save the money. Saving up and getting the lapis lazuli is a great idea, Top 2 sneaker of all time in my opionion
8:09 I agree these are the best and I think it’s a all nubuck shoe
Holding off for the ALD Orange 990v4 and Yellow 992’s that are hopefully coming soon for FW
I really like those orange 990v4s - they are better than all the sneakers out of this season
I would pick green 997, because that color is really dope to me, but grey looks good also! Nice pick ~
I can’t do any 990s after V3. They loose their charm.
Kinda boring, this season 6. My local Marshalls still has the 990v6 burgundy (the one you mentioned) sitting at $100 Canadian, no takers so I’m assuming we’ll see those at that store in maybe 6-9 months. 😅 No yellow 992s?
It's crazy that people are finding 990s at Marshalls! I need to go check mine out. The 992s look like they will come out early 2025 or late 2024. I cannot wait for them!
the 997 is nowhere near a 990v4 or v6 comfort level. the 997 is a shoe that takes time to break in so the more you wear it, the more comfy it gets. the 997S MiUSA is out of the box comfy.
Ill have to try the 997 and the 997s, Thanks!
Pretty underwhelming lineup from a colorway perspective
The castlerock-moonrock is great tho!
Underwhelming season from my perspective. I'm just not getting that wow factor from any of these colorways. If I didn't already have the 990 v3 Marblehead and 991 v2 Vintage Sport, I would maybe consider the sea salt 990 v6 and the grey/tan 993.
I agree with you. There's other pairs that have come out that outdo these color ways. The 991v2 vintage sport is a top 3 sneaker to release this year in my opinion
Green 993 and Dark grey 990v6 are cops
New Balance has fizzled out. Now it's Asics taking the mantle.
Asics is for sure making it to the top but in my opinion New Balance is still on top
Not great.. (Edit): I actually like the ninja turtle looking 993 haha
They do look like ninja turtles 😂
I’m honestly okay with season 6 being meh. My wallet is still recovering from season 5.
Some of the worthy pick ups for me this year are.
*1906 Baklava Azuls
*993 Chive
*990V4 Arctic Grey
*2002R JJJound both color ways
*9060 Bodegas
*990V6 Triple Black
That's exactly what I was thinking😂 my pockets are so happy
Those are extremly solid pickups! I am very jelous of the 990v4 artic grey, I missed out on those
@@samdopkosky I got extremely lucky. I attended an event in Dallas and one of the NB stores had 1 left.
That’s said, you might keep an eye on StockX as I’ve occasionally seen certain sizes below retail.
Think it might be early signs of a pull back in the economy as several shoes I’ve never seen below retail suddenly went down this year.