Men's New Balance U 9060 V1 'driftwood' - Gray - Low-top sneakers The new 9060 reinterprets familiar elements sourced from classic 99X series models with a warped sensibility inspired by the proudly futuristic, visible tech aesthetic of the Y2K era. Sway bars, taken from the 990, are expanded and utilized throughout the entire upper for a sense of visible motion, while wavy lines and scaled up proportions on a sculpted pod midsole place an exaggerated emphasis on the familiar cushioning platforms of ABZORB and SBS. Product Bullets. Dual-density midsole featuring ABZORB and SBS cushioning. Tongue logo inspired by original 991 lace jewel. Translucent CR device at heel. Diamond outsole pattern inspired by classic 860 design.