New Balance recently released a DC-inspired sneaker, which goes for $200 and currently seems to be sold out in our area. That’s no big surprise: DC has a long history with New Balance sneakers, and the area has been credited with helping make the brand cool back in the ’80s. The DC992, as the new shoe is called, was designed by Washington native June Sanders and offers only a subtle visual nod to the city, with a small DC flag on the heel. 

June Sanders has designed 15-plus New Balance exclusives for his employer, retailer DTLR.