Compared to the M992, the M993 feels more cushiony at the heel.  It feels a little lighter so I measured both on a scale.  My old worn out M992 is 16oz and my new M993 is 14oz.  The new M993 has a slightly more aggressive tread pattern especially in the front, which is going to be nice for the garden and a great enhancement.  It says "Made in USA" below "New Balance" on the tongue.  Other than that, looks almost the same as the M992 which preserving all of the good things that made this my favorite shoe series.

I remember years ago I didn't know about these until my dad asked me to mail him a pair every year to his house in Eastern Europe.  I got curious why he goes through so much trouble to get these specific shoes when he's halfway around the world, tried it myself, and have been buying them ever since.  I get about 2-3 years of heavy use out of a pair.