New Balance 992

$$$ FlagshipTrending Down$179.89

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the New Balance 992. With 94% positive sentiment across 82 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

$179.89 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

40%Positive
Positive
40%
Neutral
58%
Negative
2%
Based on 82 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • FuelCell foam delivers a propulsive feel to help drive you forward
  • ENCAP midsole cushioning combines lightweight foam with a durable polyurethane rim to deliver all-day support
  • Suede and mesh upper
  • Lace-up closure for a secure fit
  • Modernizes the iconic 990 silhouette
  • Comfort

Sentiment Over Time

50%75%100%May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26100% (May '25) - 7.3 comments100% (Jun '25) - 2 comments50% (Jul '25) - 3 comments50% (Aug '25) - 1 comments100% (Sep '25) - 2.3 comments100% (Oct '25) - 12.6 comments100% (Nov '25) - 16.6 comments73% (Dec '25) - 13.9 comments100% (Jan '26) - 4 comments

Historical Price Data

New Balance 992
$140$160$180$200May '25Jun '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26May '26Low: $149.99Current: $170.19
New Balance 992
All-time low: $107.26(2023-01)
$20 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for New Balance 992

Best Praise
+11 pts
New balance 992 or 993 > 996, or any 990 really. 
r/malefashionadvice
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Top Criticism
+1 pts
For me UB’s slump after a while of standing. My personally preference is having a shoe that is rigid and soft not just soft. Like a car that has springs and shocks. Ultraboosts are just “springs” for me. This may be controversial but as someone who works all day on my feet the Nike Pegasus felt like it had both springs and shocks so when the Pegasus premium came out I was even more excited. I haven’t tried On Clouds and have used some NB’s (992, 993, and 990’s) and all those were less comfy than UB’s and Pegasus’.
r/Sneakers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Balance 992 worth buying?
Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the New Balance 992. With 94% positive sentiment across 82 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
What do Redditors love about the New Balance 992?
Redditors highlight: Comfort.
What are the downsides of the New Balance 992?
Some criticisms include: "For me UB’s slump after a while of standing. My personally preference is having a shoe that is rigid and soft not just soft. Like a car that has springs and shocks."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (New Balance 992 has 82) tend to have more reliable scores.

82 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026