New Balance x JJJJound 993 Made in USA 'Military Urban Grey Black' U993JJ

New Balance x JJJJound 993 Made in USA 'Military Urban Grey Black' | U993JJ

The New Balance x JJJJound 993 Made in USA 'Military Urban Grey Black' (U993JJ) is JJJJound’s second chapter with New Balance’s Made in USA line — and if the M992J2 was a statement of palette restraint, the U993JJ is a statement of material authority. Military grey and urban black move across a premium suede upper in a palette that references military utility and urban minimalism simultaneously, softened at the base by angora-toned tonal detailing that prevents the shoe from reading as purely tactical. Released in January 2025, it is the most recent and most considered JJJJound x New Balance release to date.

Why You'll Love It

• JJJJound x New Balance collaboration — the second chapter of Justin Saunders’ partnership with New Balance’s Made in USA line, following the critically acclaimed M992J2 Grey
• Made in USA — manufactured at New Balance’s American factories, carrying the full heritage and craftsmanship premium of the domestic production line
• Military Urban Grey and Black colorway — a tactical, utilitarian palette of military grey and deep black with angora-toned base detailing; references military utility and urban minimalism in equal measure
• Premium suede upper with the 993’s robust multi-panel construction — the most material-forward execution of JJJJound’s design philosophy on New Balance’s most technically demanding Made in USA platform
• ENCAP and ABZORB dual-cushioning system — the 993’s renowned midsole technology combining a polyurethane ring with foam core for exceptional stability and all-day support; widely considered the most technically sophisticated cushioning system in New Balance’s Made in USA lineup
• Durable rubber outsole with multi-directional heritage traction pattern
• Low-top profile with round toe — the 993’s robust American running heritage in a collector-grade collaborative execution
• Pairs with black, charcoal, olive, army green, navy, and all military and urban-utilitarian outfit palettes
• Full size run in Men’s US, Women’s US, and EU sizing

Product Specifications

• Model: U993JJ
• Series: New Balance 993
• Collaboration: JJJJound (Justin Saunders)
• Nickname: Military Urban Grey Black
• Colorway: Military Urban Grey / Black / Angora
• Manufacturing: Made in USA
• Release Date: January 16, 2025
• Upper Material: Suede
• Midsole: ENCAP + ABZORB Dual Cushioning
• Sole Material: Rubber Outsole
• Closure: Lace-Up
• Profile: Low Top
• Toe Shape: Round Toe
• Occasion: Lifestyle / Military / Urban / Collector
• Sizing: Men’s US 4–11, with Women’s US and EU conversions

Sizing Guide

The New Balance 993 fits true to size. We recommend ordering your standard New Balance size. Available from Men’s US 4 to US 11, with full Women’s US and EU size conversions listed at checkout.

JJJJound x New Balance 993 vs. 992: What’s the Difference?

Both are JJJJound collaborations on New Balance’s Made in USA line, but they are distinct silhouettes for distinct buyers. The M992J2 'Grey' (2020) is the more minimal, tonal execution — a warm greyish-brown palette that disappears into your wardrobe. The U993JJ 'Military Urban Grey Black' (2025) is more directional and material-forward — a tactical dark palette on New Balance’s most technically robust platform. The 993 is a heavier, more structured shoe with a slightly broader silhouette; the 992 is more refined and slim. Choose the 993 if you want the bolder, more technical JJJJound statement; choose the 992 if you want the quieter, more wardrobe-integrated one.

About JJJJound and the New Balance 993

JJJJound is the creative agency of Justin Saunders — a Montreal-based designer whose influence across fashion, sneaker culture, and design has made him one of the most referenced taste-makers of his generation. His New Balance collaborations are defined by the same principles as his broader work: extreme restraint, material quality, and the quiet authority of things chosen with complete precision. The New Balance 993 is the brand’s most technically demanding Made in USA silhouette — a shoe built for maximum performance support, with ENCAP and ABZORB cushioning and a robust suede construction that ages exceptionally well. The U993JJ brings JJJJound’s design sensibility to that platform in a military-utilitarian palette that is as close to a tactical sneaker as JJJJound has ever gone — and all the more compelling for it.