New Balance x WTAPS 992 Made in USA 'Olive Drab' M992WT

New Balance x WTAPS 992 Made in USA — 'Olive Drab' M992WT

Military craft meets American manufacturing excellence. The New Balance x WTAPS 992 'Olive Drab' is one of the most significant collaborations in the 992's history — Japanese military-inspired streetwear label WTAPS bringing their utilitarian design philosophy to NB's most prestigious made-in-USA running silhouette, producing a shoe that is equal parts tactical and archival.

Key Features

• Collaboration: New Balance x WTAPS — Tokyo-based military-inspired streetwear label founded by Tetsu Nishiyama (TET), known for premium garment construction, utilitarian aesthetics, and highly sought-after limited collaborations
• Colorway: Olive Drab — a muted, military-grade olive green palette with grey tonal overlays, reflective silver detailing, and a signature orange midsole plug as a WTAPS design marker
• Made in USA: Handcrafted at New Balance's factories in Massachusetts and Maine — a mark of superior quality, premium materials, and domestic manufacturing heritage
• Upper: Breathable mesh with pigskin suede overlays; military-inspired construction with reflective silver detailing and co-branded WTAPS elements
• Midsole: ENCAP® + ABZORB® dual-layer cushioning with signature orange midsole plug for maximum comfort and WTAPS-specific detailing
• Outsole: Durable rubber with round toe profile for all-day street traction
• Release: May 2020 — a landmark drop for both the WTAPS and NB collab communities
• Style Code: M992WT

Fit & Sizing

True to size. Unisex fit. Full size run from Men's US 4 to US 11 (Women's US 5.5–12.5 / EU 36–45). See the size chart for your exact fit.

About the Collaboration

WTAPS (pronounced "double taps") is one of Japan's most respected military-inspired streetwear labels — a brand built on premium garment construction, tactical silhouettes, and a deeply considered design philosophy rooted in utility and craft. Their collaboration with New Balance on the 992 is a meeting of equals: WTAPS' utilitarian precision applied to the 992's uncompromising American construction. The Olive Drab colorway is the definitive expression of that collaboration — understated, purposeful, and instantly recognisable to anyone who follows either brand. A genuine grail for collectors at the intersection of Japanese streetwear and premium American footwear.