New Balance 991 Made in UK "Chocolate Plum"

TLDR: The New Balance 991 ‘Chocolate Plum/Caramel Cafe’ returns on 5 February in a sophisticated full leather look – inspired by British lifestyle and vintage luggage. The Made in the UK sneaker costs €270. As always, further information is available at Grailify.

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Despite the success of the more modern 991v2 silhouette, the classic 991v1 remains an important part of New Balance's heritage programme. With the new ‘Chocolate Plum/Caramel Cafe’ colourway, New Balance is focusing on a luxurious all-leather construction that combines traditional craftsmanship from Flimby with modern lifestyle demands.

The upper is made entirely of vegetable-tanned premium leather: a rich Chocolate Plum adorns the outer overlays in a coarse-grained look, while Caramel Cafe brown with a fine grid pattern forms the base – a stylish homage to classic luggage designs. Beige leather underlays, a white inner lining and a mix of ENCAP and ABZORB cushioning in the midsole round off the high-quality overall look.

The sneaker will be released on Monday, 5 February 2026, at a price of €270.

The release will be available at NewBalance.com and selected retailers in Europe. If you're looking for classic NB style with a sophisticated mix of materials, this is the one for you. As always, stay tuned to Grailify for further updates.