996 Explore by Sea

Celebrate America’s history of adventure and craftsmanship with the New Balance 996 Distinct America Undiscovered. Designed and crafted in New England from American-sourced materials, this men’s sneaker features design details inspired by nautical voyages and vintage schooners.
Our Distinct Collection elevates your favorite retro New Balance sneakers with quality materials and a focus on rich Howreen® leather accents. We source materials from the USA and craft these styles in our Maine factories.

ABZORB® cushioning in the midfoot provides exceptional shock absorption

ENCAP® midsole technology provides support and maximum durability

Non-marking outsole

Pig suede/textile/leather upper

We are proud to be the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA, which represents a limited portion of our US sales. Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we label our shoes Made in the USA.