New Balance continues to work with prominent New York-based clothing retailer J.Crew as the two team up on the "Hilltop Blues." Inspired by the neighborhood ballparks of New York City, the collaborative 998 picks up where they left off, once again giving fans a reliable and welcome colorway. Somehow sporty, eye-catching and subtle at the same time, the sneaker is undoubtedly one of the best New Balance releases of the year thus far.

Look for the New Balance for J.Crew 998 998 "Hilltop Blues" to launch Monday, June 15 at select stores and online.