New Balance is bringing two new 991v2 colorways to shelves in Summer 2026 as part of a collection called the Summer Brights Pack, and the lineup covers two distinct warm-weather directions with Green Banana and Baja Blue.
New Balance has been making athletic and lifestyle footwear since the early twentieth century, building a reputation around domestic manufacturing and performance-driven construction. The brand has long held a dedicated following among runners and sneaker collectors who value technical materials and understated design over flashy branding, and that reputation has only grown as heritage running silhouettes have found a wider audience over the past decade.
The 990 series sits at the center of New Balance’s catalog. It launched in the early 1980s as one of the first running shoes to carry a triple-digit price tag, positioning itself as a premium option built around stability and quality materials. The 991v2 is a contemporary update within that lineage, refining the proportions and construction of the original 991 while keeping the design grounded in the series’ practical, muted aesthetic. It occupies a space between a true performance runner and a collector-friendly lifestyle shoe, which has helped it maintain steady interest across seasonal drops.
The Summer Brights Pack does not involve a collaborator or athlete, so the focus here is entirely on the colorwork. Green Banana leans toward a washed yellow-green rather than a true lime, which keeps the palette from reading too loud despite the name. Suede covers most of the upper, with olive mesh filling in the supporting panels for texture and contrast. Baja Blue rounds out the two-piece pack with its own warm-weather color blocking, offering a cooler counterpoint to the yellow-green of its companion.
Both 991v2 colorways from the Summer Brights Pack are set to release in Summer 2026, each priced at $270. They will be available through NewBalance.com and select retailers. If the 991v2 catches your attention, it is worth exploring the broader 990 series, including the 990v6, to see how New Balance continues to develop one of its most enduring running silhouettes.
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