Purchased from: BILLY'S ENT SHINJUKU ■ About the "992" The New Balance "99X" series began in 1982 with the birth of the first "990," an on-road running shoe that brought together the latest technology of the time. The "990," which was introduced to the world with the tagline "990 points out of 1000," was a high-priced sneaker at the time, selling for $100 and attracting attention. Since then, the series has continued to evolve through 13 generations, including the "995," "996," "997," "998," "999," "990," "991," "992," "993," "990v3," "990v4," and "990v5," embodying New Balance's craftsmanship and functionality, and is a legendary series for the brand. Among the "99X" series, the "992" is the only model that has not been reissued until now. It is a commemorative model that was born in 2006, the 100th anniversary of the New Balance brand. While based on the specifications of the previous "991," it has successfully updated its functionality, such as the evolution of the shock-absorbing material "ABZORB" and the adoption of "ABZORB SBS" technology in the heel midsole, which provides excellent cushioning. It is a pair made without compromise by skilled craftsmen in Made in U.S.A. New Balance Model Name: 900 series New Balance Model Product Name: 992 Material: Suede x Mesh Production Country: Made in U.S.A. Number of times worn: About 10 times I wore them with care, so there is no wear on the soles.