Stone Island Gives the New Balance 998 a Raso Gommato Touch
Set to release on March 27.
Name: New Balance x Stone Island 998 Made in USA “Raso Gommato”
Colorway: Mauve?Deep Plum/Copper Maroon
SKU: TBC
MSRP: TBC
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Where to Buy: Stone Island
Stone Island and New Balance continue their collaborative journey with a fresh take on the Made in USA 998, marking the first time the long-term partners have applied their vision to the classic silhouette.
Originally introduced in 1993, the New Balance 998 was the first sneaker to feature ABZORB cushioning, a hallmark of the brand’s commitment to comfort and performance. This latest iteration draws inspiration from Stone Island’s iconic Raso Gommato fabric, a military-origin satin weave cotton with a polyurethane coating. First introduced by Massimo Osti in 1984, the material has been a defining element of Stone Island’s aesthetic, continually evolving through experimental dyeing and lamination techniques.
For this release, the Raso Gommato-inspired polyurethane-coated cotton canvas forms the shoe’s upper, complemented by nubuck overlays and reflective details, including the signature New Balance “N” logo, heel tab and upper accents. The sneaker debuts in an exclusive mauve, deep plum, and copper maroon colorway, mirroring the palette of Stone Island’s upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Underfoot, the ABZORB midsole ensures comfort, while a translucent outsole reveals the text “stone island product research” alongside debossed “new balance 998” branding at the heel. A woven Stone Island Compass logo patch sits prominently on the nylon tongue.
The Stone Island x New Balance 998 will be available starting March 27 in select Stone Island stores and online. Access is limited to those with a MyStoneIsland account, and sign-ups have been open since March 10 via the brand’s website and WeChat store. Details on price have yet to be shared at the time of writing.
