JJJJound Retrace Their Steps On the New Balance 993

Justin Saunders’ minimalist design studio have been a pillar of the sneaker colab scene for some time now, though it initially flew under the radar in a slightly cultish, IYKYK way. Now, JJJJound are one of the most prolific partners in the industry, having worked with , , and over the past 12 months alone. For their next project, the moodboard-turned-design-studio is set to continue its long-term partnership with New Balance, retracing their steps slightly as they preview a inspired by one of their earlier projects.

Quietly teased in their latest lookbook, the JJJJound x New Balance 993 instantly evokes memories of the duo’s black and brown from 2022. The pair follows a similar format with murky mesh and suede uppers and dark overlays, although the brown shade appears to be a little lighter than that used on the aforementioned 990v3.

Of course, JJJJound’s brown shades aren’t limited to those two pairs either – various earthy tones have been consistent across their run of collaborations. If you’re looking to add this particular variation to your rotation then be sure to keep it locked here, as we’ll bring you more information as it comes in.