New Balance athlete and All-Star MLB player Shohei Ohtani is finally getting a signature lifestyle sneaker release from the Boston brand. Sadly, his collegiate blue, green, and white take on the 990v6 will be a Japan exclusive.
Shohei Ohtani’s star continues to rise in the world of baseball, as the World Series champion racks up accolades and endorsement deals. Ohtani shocked the world of footwear several years ago when he announced a multi-year partnership with New Balance, bringing the Boston brand further into the world of baseball. With the FuelCell Ohtani 1 signature already available in both cleat and trainer forms, the two are readying a new release of the 990v6.
The upcoming Ohtani x New Balance 990v6 is rumored to be a special release to celebrate the MLB’s upcoming Tokyo Series, which will bring American baseball teams to play in Japan. The colorful new look is likely inspired by Shohei’s time with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, a team in Japan, and features collegiate shades of forest green and navy blue for its base layers. The rest of the shoe is framed in white, with an aged midsole to complete the look.
SHOHEI OHTANI X NEW BALANCE 990V6 RELEASE INFOMATION
The upcoming signature release of New Balance 990v6 for Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to drop this week, on March 17th, 2025, however, this special style is a Japan-exclusive. Likely releasing through NB’s stores in Japan, pairs are limited, and will likely come with a price tag around $200 or roughly 30,000 Yen.
Shohei Ohtani x New Balance 990v6
Style Code: U990SH6
Release Date: March 17, 2025 (Japan-exclusive)
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