New Balance Just Restocked One of its Quintessential Made in USA Dad Shoes

The coveted Made in USA 992 Core has quietly returned to the Boston-based athletic brand’s website.

Gray New Balance 992 sneaker with white laces and mesh details on a red background.

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By Hayley Helms

Published January 28, 2026

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Updated January 28, 2026

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New Balance is to dad shoes as Carhartt is to workwear.

The 120-year old athletic brand has a wide selection of dad-coded styles, but chief among them has to be the Made in USA 992 Core.

Gray and white New Balance sneakers worn with blue jeans while sitting on a black leather chair. — Whoever styled this photo knows their Steve Jobs/New Balance history.

Released in 2006, the shoe is an icon in its own right … and for that reason, continuously sells through its restocks.

But guess what? New Balance quietly restocked the highly prized silhouette, and it’s currently available in almost all sizes.

Step it up

Twenty years ago, New Balance introduced the Made in USA 992 Core, and the shoe quickly became an object of desire for sneakerheads everywhere. Steve Jobs even made the chunky, approachable style part of his infamous everyday uniform.

Pair of gray New Balance sneakers with white laces and beige midsoles on a white background. — A premium suede and mesh upper, paired with ABZORB cushioning, make this shoe recognizable anywhere.

The dad shoe of all dad shoes had an initial four-year run (2006-2010) before being discontinued.

The year 2020 saw the triumphant return of the Made in USA 992 Core, and for the next few years, the shoe was hard to find.

Pair of gray New Balance 992 sneakers shown from the back with "USA" and "new balance" branding. — Even from the back, these chunky dad shoes know how to put on a show.

A return to market in 2025 reignited the fervor around the style, and subsequent restocks have all sold through.

The last time the shoe got restocked was October 2025, but it looks like New Balance wants to start 2026 off on the right foot, because at the time of this writing, all three colorways of the iconic style are fully stocked on NB’s official website.

Light gray and white New Balance sneaker with mesh panels and suede overlays, viewed from the side. — “White with Silver Metallic” is a refined alternative to the well-known grey.

If you’ve been pining for the Made in USA 992 Core, there’s no better time to pick up a pair.

Availability and pricing

The Made in USA 992 Core is currently available on New Balance’s official website, retailing for $200.

Gray New Balance 992 sneaker with suede and mesh upper, white laces, and beige and white sole.

New Balance Made in USA 992 Core

$200 at New Balance

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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