New Balance 991v2 “Green Milieu” U991BW2

Save for your occasional Jordan and s-tier collaboration, we’re struggling to think of a mass-produced $250+ sneaker that’s managed to be as successful as the New Balance 991v2. The fact that a $270 sneaker continues to perform, particularly in today’s economy, should say it all, the model showing absolutely no sign of slowing as we prep for fall.

We’ll concede that autumn might not be an ideal season for wearing suede sneakers you spent damn near three bands on, but this “Green Milieu” option might warrant throwing caution to the wind. The entire upper comes coated in the minty titular color, save for reflective New Balance logos and black on the inner lining and various stitched callouts. Down below we have a black midsole with silver ABZORB cushioning, a clean finish for a clean autumn option.

The New Balance 991v2 “Green Milieu” releases Fall/Winter 2026 for $270 in men’s sizing. If you’re able to hold off, there’s a decent chance you’ll be able to cop on sale a couple months down the line. If you’re 100% sold already, be sure to follow the Sneaker News X account to get notified when these go live.

Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.