This September, New Balance is celebrating over a century of independence with a color that proudly represents its heritage and has come to be synonymous with the brand: Grey.

First introduced in 1980, the all-Grey colorway was made to allow footwear to fit into people’s existing lifestyles and cater to urban running, challenging the popular neon and brightly colored footwear trends of the 70s and 80s. More than just a hue, Grey represents New Balance’s state of mind – one of fearless independence – and unites the brand’s global family. Through the years, the grey sneaker has remained a mainstay of New Balance’s offerings.

To celebrate, New Balance will release two limited edition Made in USA New Balance 997 styles on September 5th at select retailers and NewBalance.com. The retail price tag is set at $210 USD and $180 USD.