New Balance first ever nylon infused knitted upper takes center court on the elite 996v3. The lightweight upper fabric is heat fused for strength and durability to help support you at game time. Ready to dominate New Balance, is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century. It's why they don't spend money on celebrity endorsements. They spend it on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.