and they're now famous for kicks that combine fashion and function—just ask any true sneaker aficionado. After being released in the early '90s to great success, New Balance's 997 went dark for a while until they were recently reintroduced. These are the more streamlined version of the original cult classic—we think they were worth the wait. Please note that sizes listed are men's. Please subtract 1.5 from your normal size for the best fit. For example, a women's size 8.5 is a men's size 7.