Stone Island and New Balance Get Techy on a MADE in USA NB998

After posting a cryptic teaser image just last week, and are finally ready to reveal the latest colab from their partnership. While the duo has a track record of working across both performance and lifestyle silhouettes, it's the latter market that’s getting treated to more newness this time around. Following on from the ‘’ pack of s that dropped last year, Stoney have looked to NB’s MADE in USA operations this time as they prep the for landing.

First launched in 1993, the NB998 was the first model to introduce the brand’s ABZORB cushioning, so its reputation for techy advancements makes it the perfect canvas for Stone Island’s experimental design features. As a result, the collaborative NB998 comes inspired by the 2025 reimagination of Stoney's archival Raso Gammoto fabric – a satin weave with a polyurethane cover that had military applications. While the model utilises the same look, the shoe’s base material is actually a coated cotton, which makes it more hardwearing. This comes topped with nubuck overlays in a specially designed colour palette of mauve, plum and maroon tones that channel the hues of the brand's SS25 collection. In addition, the pair features reflective details on the ‘N’ logos, heel tabs and throughout the upper, as well as a nylon tongue that sports Stoney’s compass logo patch. A translucent outsole also caps the ABZORB cushioned midsole layer, coming branded with debossed ‘Stone Island Research Projects’ and New Balance 998 wordmarks at the heel.

The Stone Island x New Balance 998 will be available on March 27 from selected Stone Island stores and via Stone Island online (valid only for those who are signed up with an account). Stay tuned for more news regarding a New Balance or wider retailer release.