Made in USA New Balance 997 is Now Available

For the past few years, New Balance has been releasing a collection of shoes that are produced in the United States (70%) and feature the highest care and quality. New Balance now welcomes a new silhouette to the ‘Made in USA’ family with the 997, in a new colorway called ‘Age of Exploration’. New Balance produces nearly four million pairs of shoes per year in the United States, the most of any shoe brand.

This iteration of the 997 features a quality upper mix of nubuck, Horween Leather, and other textiles. The ‘Age of Exploration’ colorway (the only colorway currently available) features a mostly ‘Magnet’ black upper, with gray accents and a camo pattern on the toe box. The midsole is completely white with a small ‘997 new balance’ logo on the lateral heel while the outsole is a mix of black and gray. ‘MADE IN USA’ can also be seen on the tongue, proving you have a true pair produced in the United States.

The New Balance Made in USA 997 ‘Age of Exploration’ is available now on the New Balance website for a staggering price of $230 USD. What do you think of shoes being made in the USA? Are they worth the price hike? Let us know in the comment section below, and keep it locked to WearTesters.com for the latest info on all lifestyle shoes.

via Hanon Shop / New Balance