[Update 1 Nov 2024] Detailed images of the WTAPS x New Balance 998 are now available! Check out the gallery above, and stay tuned for the initial release on 8 November via WTAPS!

[Update 30 Oct 2024] It appears the WTAPS x New Balance 998 is arriving later than expected. The pair is now reported to drop on 15 November instead. Stay tuned!

[Update 7 Oct 2024] We’re finally set to see a release for the WTAPS x New Balance 998! The pair is reported to drop on 15 October 2024. Stay tuned for the arrival of official images!

[Update 23 May 2024] A new image of the WTAPS x New Balance 998 has emerged, providing the first look at the pair since it was initially teased. The pair features New Balance’s signature grey color scheme, constructed with a sophisticated mix of pigskin suede and mesh throughout its upper. Explore the shot in the gallery above as we anticipate further updates.

Following the launch of a New Balance 990v6 collab last year, rumors suggest that Tetsu Nishiyama’s WTAPS will reunite with the lifestyle label for an upcoming drop, happening in Fall 2024.

While specific details have yet to be confirmed, the latest partnership is said to feature the New Balance 998, a classic model noted for being the first to utilize ABZORB cushioning—a game changer within New Balance’s offerings.

Stay tuned here as we keep you informed on any updates on the WTAPS x New Balance 998.

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