‘Steel Blue’ Is Back on the Latest Kith x New Balance Collection
Fears of a region exclusive release have become somewhat true. The Kith x New Balance 991v2 will touch down around the globe through the retailer's usual channels; however, the 992 will release exclusively through Kith Osaka in store. Raffles for both models will open on March 19, with pairs landing on March 21.
Ronnie Fieg has shared another look at the upcoming 'Steel Blue' Kith x New Balance 992 and 991v2 colourways alongside information about Kith's newest flagship store opening. to say that Kith Osaka will open on March 21 and included new photos of the pairs in the carousel round-up. It's still yet to be confirmed whether they will drop on that day and if they'll be exclusive to the retail location (sources are referring to them as the 'Osaka Pack'), so stay tuned for more info as it comes in!
We’re only two months into 2025 and New Balance have already started overachieving in the collaboration department. Salehe Bembury, Joe Freshgoods and Aimé Leon Dore have all unveiled their own ventures, followed by the latest Kith linkup which was teased in the brand’s Spring 2025 lookbook. The NB991v2 and NB992 are the canvases chosen to don crispy ‘Steel Blue’ tones.
It seems this year will be a big one for the 992, with New Balance already pushing the fan-favourite iteration in the JFG collaboration and their inline MADE in USA catalogue. Kith are no stranger to the model, as they launched a pair in 2020. For their latest, most of the upper has been doused in a soft blue suede with light grey overlays and two-tone laces. The second pair in this two-pack is the NB991v2, which boasts the tried-and-true ‘Steel Blue’ build that features lighter hues on the mesh base and darker suede on the overlays. Each of these have been completed with Kith branding on the lateral.
An exact release date hasn’t been announced for the Kith x New Balance 992 and 991v2, but expect a launch around mid-2025.
