New Balance 990v4

About

The New Balance 990v4 launched in 2016 as the fourth generation of New Balance's flagship 990 lifestyle running silhouette, continuing a lineage that began with the original 990 in 1982. Made in the USA, the 990v4 refined the modernized construction introduced by its predecessor, the 990v3, with a streamlined mesh and pigskin suede upper. The shoe carries generous reflective detailing across the iconic 'N' logo, toe cap, and ankle tab, a signature touch of the 990 line. At launch, colorways like the all-black 'Blackout' make-up combined a stealthy suede-and-mesh base with contrasting white and grey accents, retailing for $165 USD when it released on June 1, 2016. It was well received on release, valued for its timeless silhouette and dependable comfort, and has since remained a recurring model in New Balance's Made in USA program with numerous retailer and designer collaborations following its debut.