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Details & care
Equipped with ABZORB® cushioning, this '90s style is part of the brand's Made in USA series and serves as a premium lifestyle or running sneaker option.
- Stability: helps maintain comfortable foot alignment with targeted cushioning and support
- Removable insole
- Leather and textile upper/synthetic lining/rubber sole
- Made in the USA
- New Balance has received the Fair Labor Association accreditation, which signifies that the company has effective systems and procedures in place to successfully uphold fair labor standards throughout its supply chains, including strategies and tools to address and improve working conditions
- Item #10213094
Size info
- Women's fits large, buy 1/2 size smaller.
- Men's fits true to size.
- M(medium)=D.
- Unisex: Built on a unisex shoe construction; signature full fit.
- Packaging reflects women's & men's shoe sizes.
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New Balance began in Boston in 1906 selling arch supports to police officers, waiters and others who worked on their feet. Today this global leader in athletic products is committed to quality and craftsmanship. New Balance describes itself as a fearlessly independent company that doesn't answer to anyone but its customers.
Most helpful positive review
Aug 11, 2025
DAUGHTER LOVES THEM
My daughter usually wears the 993 but due to unavailability decided to try these. She really likes them.
momma
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Most helpful critical review
Sept 1, 2025
Outsole of The Shoe Was Detached After Only 7 Days
I have had many pairs of NB shoes in the past and this pair has the worst quality. I only wore it for 7 days and the outsole of the right shoe was already detached and the gap was starting to become bigger and bigger. This one was made in USA which should stand for high quality but on the contrary, it has lower quality than my other not made in USA shoes. I contacted customer care but they keep saying they did not receive my emails for the pictures showing the current condition of my shoes. It's been a week since I contacted customer care but I still have not heard from them and was not given a solution at all. It was really a very bad experience at Joe's New Balance Outlet. I don't recommend it at all.
PeterPan
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PeterPan
Reposted from Joe's New Balance Outlet
Verified purchase
Sept 1, 2025
Outsole of The Shoe Was Detached After Only 7 Days
I have had many pairs of NB shoes in the past and this pair has the worst quality. I only wore it for 7 days and the outsole of the right shoe was already detached and the gap was starting to become bigger and bigger. This one was made in USA which should stand for high quality but on the contrary, it has lower quality than my other not made in USA shoes. I contacted customer care but they keep saying they did not receive my emails for the pictures showing the current condition of my shoes. It's been a week since I contacted customer care but I still have not heard from them and was not given a solution at all. It was really a very bad experience at Joe's New Balance Outlet. I don't recommend it at all.
momma
Reposted from Joe's New Balance Outlet
Verified purchase
Aug 11, 2025
DAUGHTER LOVES THEM
My daughter usually wears the 993 but due to unavailability decided to try these. She really likes them.
Penny6
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June 14, 2025
Excellent quality!
This is my first pair of 998s and I honestly enjoy these quite a bit. The suede is as expected from Made in USA (I have quite a few 993s, 992s, 991v2s, and different versions of the 990s). The 998 is not the same type of comfort as the ones I listed in my collection, but they are very comfortable for daily walking. I’ve had good experiences with Abzorb and these work well with my feet (these have good arch support as well so it helps with my issues with plantar fasciitis). I actuallly went down a size because my size was sold out, but I didn’t really need to (I tried another colorway at my local outlet and these fit true to size IMO).
I’m now looking to add more 998s to my collection (standard grey especially so it can be in my daily rotation). This colorway can be styled with much more than you may think. I get compliments on these whenever I wear them. Consider these a must if you love purple.
Lady TG
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Verified purchase
July 26, 2024
Too big but a noce sneaker
They were too big and didn't fit right . I ordered a different pair
JimPonds
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Verified purchase
June 24, 2024
So far so good
So far so good. Bought these because I have plantar fasciitis and 10 years ago expensive NB walking shoes healed my PF. I can tell that my feet are improving although I am still playing basketball (using NB basketball shoes).
DougP
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Verified purchase
June 15, 2024
998 at its finest!
One of the best 998s to have come out in a very long time. Excellent quality, shape and colors!