Key Details
Price: $160Style Code: U9837S0Release Date: October 9, 2026
- $160 retail price places the 983 in New Balance's mid tier lifestyle range.
- Glossy red leather paneling and a pale pink heel wrap replace the “Shadow Blue” debut's palette.
- The date is reported on retailer calendars and has not been confirmed by New Balance.
The New Balance 983 “Red Patent” releases October 9, 2026 for $160 via New Balance and select retailers. The details are reported and have not been confirmed.
New Balance frames the 983 as a reimagined take on 2000s performance running, sitting between the bulkier 9060 and the visible ABZORB SBS cushioning of the New Balance 2000. The “Red Patent” follows the 983’s “Shadow Blue” debut on October 1, 2026 as the model’s second colorway.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
New Balance 983 “Red Patent”
Style Code: U9837S0
Colorway: Red/Pale Pink/Grey/Blue
Price: $160
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Status: Reported
New Balance 983 “Red Patent” Design
Glossy leather panels wrap the upper in red, a treatment New Balance has used on the 983 since launch, with a soft pale pink covering the heel. Grey “N” logos, lining and the remaining heel paneling break up the red, while blue ABZORB SBS pods sit exposed in the midsole. A mesh base underneath keeps the layered look of the model’s tech runner upper.
Where Does The 983 Fit In New Balance’s Lifestyle Lineup?
New Balance positions the 983 as a sleeker version of the 9060, lower to the ground with a trimmer upper. It shares the New Balance 2000’s focus on visible ABZORB SBS cushioning as a design feature rather than a hidden one.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does The New Balance 983 “Red Patent” Release And How Much Does It Cost?
The New Balance 983 “Red Patent” is reported to release October 9, 2026 for $160 via New Balance and select retailers. New Balance has not confirmed the date.
Does The New Balance 983 “Red Patent” Come In Kids' Or Wide Sizing?
New Balance has not announced kids’ or wide sizing for the 983 “Red Patent.”
What Cushioning Technology Does The New Balance 983 Use?
The 983 runs on ABZORB SBS cushioning, the same retro system New Balance highlights on the 2000. On the “Red Patent,” the pods show in blue at the midsole.
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