About this product
The 990’s original designers were tasked with creating the single best running shoe on the market. In 1982, finished product more than lived up to its billing. For avid runners and ahead of the curve tastemakers alike, the 990 was a mark of quality and superior taste. There have been updates to the design since then, and more color options, but the 990’s aspirational status symbol aura has never changed. Simply put, the 990 is the shoe so good, that New Balance has never stopped making it. The MADE in USA 990v4, originally introduced in 2016, continued to refine the v3's modernization of the silhouette. This core colorway features a premium pigskin suede and mesh upper in classic black.
- Pig Suede/Mesh
- ENCAP Midsole Cushioning
- Style U990BR4
Founded in 1906 by William J. Riley in Boston, Massachusetts, New Balance started as the New Balance Arch Support Company, specializing in arch supports and other fit aids. Over the years it grew into a global athletic and lifestyle brand, known especially for its running shoes. Key to its identity is its commitment to fit: many models come in multiple widths, and New Balance still operates factories in the U.S. and the U.K. to produce its “Made in USA/UK” lines.
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