Today's Question about the 992

Today's question: What is the difference between the discontinued New Balance 991 and the New Balance 992?

If you look at both the 991 and 992, they appear to have a slight cosmetic change.


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The differences between the 991 and 992 is:

  • The 991 had a generic EVA insert. The 992 has an ABZORB insert.

  • The 991 had ABZORB in forefoot and heel. The 992 has ABZORB SBS in forefoot and heel.

  • The 991 had a one width bottom. The 992 has a two width bottom.

  • Also the mesh and collar lining are more abrasion-resistant than the regular mesh and collar in the 991.


    • The difference we are noticing as far as the fit, is the 992 runs fuller in the toe box. Take the time to get fitted, customers seem to need a 1/2 size smaller in the 992.
    - Michele

25/6/2006 5:30 PM | Comments [3] | #Today's Question   Digg This   add to del.icio.us  StumbleUpon  Save To Technorati Favorites  Save To Reddit   Google Bookmarks

6/26/2006 3:32 PM

I'm a little confused, what do you mean two width bottom?

Jason

6/27/2006 12:48 PM

I just sold some a pair of 992 today. The customer has always worn a 12.5 in the 991 but the 12 fit perfect in the 992. - Just so you know!

Techie

6/27/2006 12:53 PM

The 1 width bottom means that all the widths were on the same frame with just more material for the upper. In the case of the 991 all widths from 2A to 4E were on the same bottom or frame. The 992 has a 2 width bottom meaning the 2A is on a narrower frame than the 4E. This is some of the reason the sizing for customers has changed a little bit. Hope this helps.

Techie

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