Strike back harder. Revamped from the ground up, the newly designed 696v3 has an updated herringbone outsole pattern to maximize your performance on the hard courts. Perforation details in the forefoot allow more breathability to help you deliver in the clutch. 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.