NEW BALANCE x PATTA 990V3 ' KEEP YOUR FAMILY CLOSE'

Now that I'm picking up shoes on a less frequent basis it is easy to find the time to give credit where credit is due; Introducing the new Patta x NB 990v3 'Keep Your Family Close'. According to Patta's blog, "The v3 leverages the power of togetherness, a sneaker that resonates not only with our nuclear families but also with our extended ones."

This is Patta's 3rd collaboration with NB, but that doesn't make them rookies in the realm of fashionwear. Since 2004 Patta has been collaborating with some of the largest shoe companies and capturing attention by their supporters. Patta made their mark with NB collectors almost exactly 2 years ago to the day with their UK made 920, followed by their UK made 991 in 2021; and now the v3 for 2022 each with Patta branding on the heels.

This is Patta's first NB utilizing a MiUSA model, and though I would've liked to see this colorway on a 990v2 or 998, the v3 does flow well. This is my first...yes my first 990v3! This is not the only 'first' though; the v3 release is also Patta's first kids shoe release EVER!

The first thing that catches your eye is not the shoes, but the box draped in a luminous green throughout. Unboxing reveals an olive shoe with luminous green accents that mimic the green found on the box, Patta branding on the heel counter, Patta script P on the heel tab, and a speckled midsole.

There are very few boutiques I'm loyal to and Patta lands within that few. Their projects are well executed and typically are colorways I can vibe with. Thank you to those involved with rewarding me with this pair. It'll be happy with the rest of my Patta collection.

Interested in purchasing? Keep close tabs on newbalance.patta.nl on 9/30/22 @ 13:00 CEST