New Balance 991 (Urban Winter) "Pelican": Review & On-Feet

[@Aqwtiny]

That retail is just crazy man… but such a gorgeous shoe

[@rhymanoserous]

Yeah that retail is disrespectful. Gave me whiplash, I had to double check it wasn’t a colab.

[@jralonzo88]

Just wait for them to go on sale just picked them up for 150

[@burberriesncream]

@@jralonzo88where at??

[@alexrekzu4079]

@@jralonzo88 what site?

[@eastside5188]

Just got them for 100 Super clean

[@vviinniiee3]

In my opinion the 991 v1 is the greatest silhouette across all brands. Looks so sleek on feet. Hope they don’t forget about the V1 now with the V2 (which I don’t like).

[@Bassistking]

Not to make you sad but NB just released the "991 Finale Pack"

[@moff_gideon]

I like the colors on this pair. I prefer these over the other urban winter pair

[@ShoeBoyReview]

Like an inverted JJJJ. 🔥 for a non-collab!

[@jonnymids]

Got these at the outlets in LA today! Solid shoe, my only complaint is that they feel like the roll in when walking, gonna see what it feels like after breaking them in

[@Dantega415]

A great neutral colorway of the 991. This model I love aesthetically but on feet they don’t feel great with how narrow they are for me. Bigger fan of this colorway compared to the other. Great job NB👏🏽

[@NicsFlix]

You’re by far the best sneaker reviewer! When can we expect the 2023 top 20 overall and top NB lists?

[@SeanGo]

closer to the end of the month. Never know what shoe can land between now and then lol

[@likesneaker3238]

Nice looking sneaker, I would definitely cop these but couldn't help to think this looks very similar to JJJJound's 991!

[@Essexman0023]

Love them. I prefer the other darker ‘urban winter’ colourway though.

[@quique7764]

Had a 991 w both extra glue & molding. I used painters tape veg oil , a scalpel, & before u try the scalpel mb some light sandpaper.

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Super nice pair. Fantastic review Sean.

[@paultan6962]

Coming with the heat!

[@Deepskyyy]

These shoes are so pretty, but the pants fit is too narrow when you coordinate them. Is it 10 years old

[@johnpetraglia2493]

My 991v2 (also made in Flimby) had the same issues and way too many glue stains. The shoes looked very sloppy. Given the high retail price, I returned them - not worth the price point for that.

[@SeanGo]

that’s really disappointing

[@bloggabloggablog]

one of the abzorb wedges on my ALD 991 fell off and i have no idea where it went. Kinda sad about it because i love those so much. (Grey/green pair)

[@SeanGo]

Oh that sucks lol

[@josephnguyen77]

This pair is very clean but the QC is definitely worrisome. Its wild paying $260 for that kind of quality control.

[@rockoutkids]

I've been seeing a few reviews on the NB site regarding questionable quality like you mentioned here and I hope this isn't par for the course for NB from this point forward. I'm wondering if their increase in popularity is putting a toll on things.

[@SeanGo]

I wouldn’t be surprised. Gotta maximize productivity at the cost of QC

[@ShaunPorras]

Does this pair make your feet warm the more you use it, Sean? Warm to the point of being uncomfortable? Thanks.

[@SeanGo]

nope just not as breathable as if it used mesh but still ok

[@geoffkeough9728]

the unofficial jjjjound winter 991!!! the $340 price tag is steep but the nb ripstop has treated me well in the past plus swine is definitely tough...

[@samlee458]

🔥. these are so clean

[@grantperiod]

wow these are gorgeous

[@willgrace8196]

Review the 996 ALD NB. Please

[@robertowest1894]

Didn’t catch it if you said it, but do these come with other color laces?

[@Kennethhong91]

Yes

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

These are beautiful, I want these bad

[@Rubberglass]

So clean!

[@Haverdawnn]

Waiting for the 990v6 burgundy review 👀

[@budgetsneakerh3ad]

I had glue stains and some fly-aways on my recently purchased 993's. I'm hoping these 991's brick and I can cop for under retail when my funds agree come 2024.

[@chasewhite7487]

Does this feel like a winter shoe on foot?

[@SeanGo]

nope

[@LE_NOMAD90]

Despite the poor construction job its a clean shoe. Hope all is well.

[@shadowstorm2303]

Very nice colorway, but 260 USD for subpar materials? Not a fan of ripstop either. I bet those synthetic materials will start to yellow after a year or two.

[@jericperey3285]

Nice review. It looks like the jjjound colab. Now we need a 991v2 review from you. 😂

[@SeanGo]

I did the review for the Stone Island 991 v2 :)

[@jericperey3285]

@@SeanGo Oh yeah. I meant the GR grey. But thanks for noticing this comment. Hehehe. Cheers.

[@laketajo1]

yo, i want those!

[@dave16eyy]

I just bought the 991 "star white" 🤦‍♂️😌

[@antejijic8723]

The retail is like gravity man it’s pulling me to not buy lol I dont know what happened when a yeezy drops from years ago I’d buy it in an instant with the same retail price as this

[@mvil]

Winter ready meaning i won’t slip?

[@SeanGo]

Nah traction is the same

[@Dounoo]

its nice

[@Nonetii]

Uufff these goes so hard 🔥🔥 will definetely keep an eye on these, as well, thanks for covering all aspects and the immaculate on feets !

[@rrreinert]

❤❤❤

[@irockvet]

I was gonna say poor man’s jjjjound but there’s nothing “poor” with that retail price 🤦‍♂️

[@SeanGo]

u got that right

[@kevinchen7240]

340 cad is way too crazy…. Wish its v2 instead v1

[@SlimHx]

$280 wild

[@triniboy05]

You should contact New Balance, poor QC on a Made in model like that is unacceptable.

[@SeanGo]

Yeah maybe i will

[@GK__18]

Wow … thanks Sean.. I am very surprised how bad this workmanship…

[@mrjonsey]

Beautiful sneaker but almost $300 they lost their mind.

[@GOD999MODE]

Overpriced like most "premium" or hyped sneakers these days. All the 900 series NB models used to be on sale for under $120 back in the day. It's becoming increasingly difficult to justify spending $200+ on sneakers.

[@mrjonsey]

Outside of the A Ma Manieres, and Gratitudes I can’t do it.

[@davey526]

this color is on fire , but the QC is shit