New Balance 997 Made in USA “Light Mushroom” Coming Soon

The MiU program delivers a premium take on the recently-revived model.

Matt Varga March 9th, 2025 (updated)

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New Balance aficionados are assuredly on pins and needles awaiting updates on Teddy Santis’ seasonal Made in USA offerings, now a bit belated judging from when past year’s capsules have come about. However, sticking on his latest delivery for Fall/Winter 2024, the return of the New Balance 997 was one of the biggest updates contained within, delivering a duo of colorways as part of the chilly capsule. Now a third is entering the mix via the New Balance 997 “Light Mushroom,” beginning to appear on retailer websites.

Though Asphalt Gold (who provides these in-hand shots) lists this pair as a holdover from that FW crop, it’s unconfirmed whether this truly does carry the Santis stamp. However, that detail is secondary to the colorway on display, a blend of “Light Mushroom” and “Mirage Grey” that aligns well with what the neutrally-toned world the Boston brand has set up for decades.

Particularly eye-catching on this edition is the mixed materials at play, blending textured suede on the quarter, heel and toe-guard, TPU on the eyestay, perforated mesh at the toe-box and shaggy suede treatments peeking at the front of the shoe and tongue. For a final touch, exposed foam brings some deconstructed flair on the tongue.

The New Balance 997 Made in USA “Light Mushroom” is slated to release on March 27th, listed with a €240 retail price. Stateside MSRP is currently unconfirmed. Check out detailed shots included below and keep our SNeaker RElease DAtes page close by to find out which additional stockists will have this pair in store.

: New Balance 997 Made In USA “Light Mushroom” AsphaltGold

: New Balance 997 Made In USA “Light Mushroom” AsphaltGold

: New Balance 997 Made In USA “Light Mushroom” AsphaltGold

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.