Encapsulating the Japanese streetwear stalwart’s military-inspired aesthetic, New Balance and WTAPS present their olive drab 992 silhouette as an embodiment of Tetsu Nishiyama's visual code.
Founded by Tetsu Nishiyama at the beginning of the Ura-Harajuku movement in 1993, WTAPS has a steadfast reputation within the Japanese and global streetwear community for their militarised take on casual street-ready garment design. Teaming up with the American sportswear stalwarts, New Balance, the two legendary labels present the M992WT sneaker in Olive Drab.
Made in the USA, this old-school running silhouette is detailed with a WTAPS signature aesthetic values. Constructed with suede leather, mesh uppers and reflective overlays, dual branding sits to the tongue and heel panel. Complete with a pop of safety orange to the midsole, WTAPS and New Balance ensure that this collaboration is brimming with a classic twist of Ura-Harajuku style.
The New Balance x WTAPS M992WT Made in USA sneaker is available for registration online now via END. Launches.
New Balance x WTAPS M992WT - Made in USA
Olive Drab
M992WT
05/01/2020