Key Details
- Carries the “Elevated Essentials” nickname New Balance has used on past simple 991v2 colorways.
- Dark ocean blue suede mixes with jet black overlays, off white collars and a grey midsole.
- Reported to release via NewBalance.com in the US and internationally.

The New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials” surfaced in detailed images showing a two tone dark ocean blue suede and jet black upper, with a release reported via NewBalance.com in the US and other regions. The colorway is only reported, and New Balance has not announced a release date or price; New Balance has not announced a release date or price.
New Balance‘s Flimby factory has attached the “Elevated Essentials” name to several stripped back 991v2 colorways in recent seasons, continuing the brand’s materials first take on its Made in UK line.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials”
Colorway: Blue/Black
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported
New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials” Design
The upper pairs dark ocean blue suede panels with jet black mesh and overlays in between them. Off white collars break up the two tone build, and a medium grey midsole with a matching outsole closes out a low key finish consistent with past “Elevated Essentials” releases.
What Does the “Elevated Essentials” Tag Mean?
New Balance uses the “Elevated Essentials” name for simple, two tone 991v2 colorways built at its Flimby factory. The tag has covered several straightforward releases in recent seasons, and this steely blue and black pair continues that run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Will the New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials” Release?
The pair is reported to launch through NewBalance.com in the US and additional regions. New Balance has not announced an exact release date or price yet.
Is the New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials” Made in the UK?
Yes, it comes from New Balance’s Flimby factory, home of the brand’s Made in UK line alongside models like the 1500 and Allerdale.
Does the New Balance 991v2 “Elevated Essentials” Come in Kids' Sizes?
New Balance has not confirmed grade school, preschool or toddler sizing for this release.
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