Teddy Santis Curates New Balance MiUSA SS26; Six Drops Begin Feb. 26

1. Drop 1, 990v4 U9901MX (Olive Leaf) and 992 U992720 (Olivine)

Drop 1 cracks the season open with Teddy Santis setting the tone: earthy, textural, and unmistakably MiUSA. Arriving Feb. 26, the first wave brings two SKUs from New Balance’s Newsmarket roster, U9901MX (Olive Leaf / Light Olive / Permafrost) in premium suede/mesh/synthetic on the 990v4 chassis, and U992720 (Olivine / Plume Grass / Incense) built the same way on the 992. Hypebeast lists MSRPs for these first-drop models at $185 for the 990v4 and $200 for the 992; New Balance’s Newsmarket copy frames footwear MSRP across the season between $185–$220. Construction leans into the season’s brief: rich suedes, breathable mesh and ENCAP underfoot, “The foundation remains unchanged: premium suede, breathable mesh, and the renowned ENCAP cushioning,” as Sneakerjagers notes, so expect broken-in comfort with a slightly brighter color story than recent MiUSA runs.

2. Drop 2, 993 U9934JA (Passion Fruit)

Drop 2 shifts the palette toward spring’s louder notes with the 993 U9934JA in Passion Fruit / Dusted Grape / Firefly, a purple-heavy take on a classic Made in USA silhouette. Newsmarket lists the 993’s materials as suede, mesh and synthetic overlays; Complex and The Drop Date place this drop in March as the season’s purple moment. Santis’ curation here is obvious: the texture-forward 993 gets saturated color without losing the MiUSA restraint, it reads like a heritage runner reimagined for sunlit terraces and hi-top street fits. If you were sleeping on 993s before, this Passion Fruit colorway is the season’s “look at me” play that still plays nice next to washed denim or tonal greys.

3. Drop 3, 992 U99278L (White/Team Royal/Purple Fuchsia) + pleated skirt debut

Drop 3, also slated for March, delivers a clean running-inspired 992 (U99278L) in White / Team Royal / Purple Fuchsia built in leather/mesh/synthetic, and it debuts a new Made in USA pleated skirt for women, a real apparel headline. Complex flags the pleated skirt as a Drop 3 introduction, and Newsmarket confirms the 992 SKU and material callouts. The shoe’s white base and royal accents are textbook Santis: nostalgic running vibes with a punch of color; the pleated skirt pushes MiUSA into unexpected territory, pairing the brand’s athletic DNA with a softer, preppy silhouette that will translate straight to editorials and real-life styling (think oversized crewnecks and the season’s new sport-inspired track jackets). Apparel pricing is broad, Newsmarket lists clothing between $65 and $285, so the skirt should slot in as a premium but accessible Made in USA piece.

4. Drop 4, 1300 U13008BH (Drift Red) and 992 U9929NF (Sea Stone)

Drop 4 lands in April and brings two of the season’s heavier silhouettes back into rotation: the 1300 U13008BH in Drift Red / Hay / Afterglow and the 992 U9929NF in Sea Stone / Green Apple / Maize, both in suede/mesh/synthetic finishes per Newsmarket. Complex highlights this drop as the moment the 1300 and 992 pair up in warmer seasonal tones, and Newsmarket confirms the SKUs and materials. This is where the collection feels most cohesive, the 1300’s chunky midfoot and the 992’s measured profile play off each other, one saturated and nostalgic, the other sun-bleached and sporty; apparel for this wave leans into heritage track jackets and polo jerseys that echo the footwear’s color blocking. If you’re building a Santis-era MiUSA capsule, Drop 4 is the mid-season pivot from playful color to collection cohesion.

5. Drop 5, 992 U9927WX (Shadow Grey) and 1300 U13007PT (Slate Grey)

Drop 5 cools the season down in June with two greyscale takes: the 992 U9927WX (Shadow Grey / Team Away Grey / Turtledove) and 1300 U13007PT (Slate Grey / Permafrost / Harbor Grey), the latter using leather/mesh and “hairy suede” as called out in Newsmarket. Complex positions Drop 5 as the quiet turn, “tone things down” is the headline, and Newsmarket explicitly describes these SKUs as seasonal interpretations of classic New Balance grey. Expect these to be the most wearable, closet-friendly pairs of the season: elevated neutral materials, subtle texture contrasts (that hairy suede on the 1300 is a nice tactile move), and the kind of versatile grey palette that keeps the Made in USA claim grounded in everyday dressing. Availability remains global via NewBalance.com and select stockists, so these greys should have a broader buy window before the season finale.

6. Drop 6, 990v4 U99076B (Urgent Red / Maize / Afterglow), season finale

Drop 6 closes SS26 in late June with one bold statement: the 990v4 U99076B in Urgent Red / Maize / Afterglow, a suede/mesh/synthetic finish that Complex calls a “striking ‘Sunset’ colour palette.” Newsmarket’s SKU list supplies the exact color names; Hypebeast and Complex highlight this as the season finale. It’s the cherry on top, Santis reserves the loudest color for last, a textbook tactic that fuels hype into late June and gives the drop calendar a real moment to chase. Remember the collection math: Newsmarket lists nine unique footwear SKUs across these six drops (four core silhouettes, 990v4, 992, 993, 1300), and New Balance frames the production claim in capital clarity: “NEW BALANCE MADE U.S. FOOTWEAR CONTAINS A DOMESTIC VALUE OF 70% OR MORE. MADE MAKES UP A LIMITED PORTION OF NEW BALANCE'S U.S. SALES.” That domestic-value stat is the behind-the-scenes reason these pairs carry seasonal premiums and why the MSRP bracket ($185–$220 USD from Newsmarket) matters for buyers and resellers alike.