After re-releasing the original 990 silhouette last year, New Balance is bringing back another old favourite to the 990 lineup: the much sought-after 997. The shoe is set to return in the original form of its 1991 release. The reissue features premium New Balance suede, pebbled leather and mesh set atop the 997 ENCAP sole unit.

Melbourne store Up There are offering the M997GY for one day, Saturday January 18, from 11am. Remaining pairs will go live in the Up There online store from 12pm. Numbers will be limited, so get in fast to if you’re keen to get your hands on a pair of classic kicks from the New Balance heritage vault. Check out Up There’s images of the M997GY above.

M997GY release
Saturday January 18, 11am 
Up There
Level 1, 15 McKillop Street, Melbourne

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