New Balance’s Made in UK range has been the final word in premium construction at the company since it was launched in 1982. With all shoes under the moniker crafted in the small village of Flimby, the collection is home to premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship.

So, when there’s a new drop in the Made in UK collection, the sneaker world pays attention. Enter, the latest New Balance 991v2 ‘Elephant Skin/Cork/Dark Gull Grey’.

As far as the minimalist sneakerhead is concerned, there is no better footwear choice than the New Balance 991v2. Defining the dad-sneaker movement, this chunky yet supremely understated silhouette is a stalwart of the New Balance offering.

Passing on the bold colorways that you can find in all other departments at New Balance, you’ll usually find the 991v2 dressed in greys, blacks, or navy blue. 

The newest addition to the New Balance 991v2 Made in UK range is the Elephant Skin/Cork/Dark Gull Grey iteration which, as a colorway, makes total, undebatable sense.

Soft grey—a signature of the company—couples with earth-tone cork accents to the upper, offering a sense of raw, undyed leather. Darker grey mesh lays the foundation for an aesthetic masterpiece.

If you were in search of the central anchor for you everyday rotation in 2026, you can halt the search. It just landed. 

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