One of the Boston label's most revered styles to date, New Balance continues to make waves with the 990 'Made in USA' model. Centring its focus around the 990v6, the mode; now takes on purple and blue tones. A premium offering of pigskin suede provides a host for airy mesh underlays spotted on the midfoot, sides and tongue. 'N' labelling graces the laterals, 990 inscribed logos sit on the heel, while a tonal lace system matches the ENCAP infused midsole. Signing off is a treaded rubber sole, offering durability that lasts. | U990PP6, Leather & Textile Upper/Synthetic Sole. The designers of the first 990 were tasked with creating the single best running shoe on the market. The MADE in USA 990v6 embraces this original mandate, with a series of performance-inspired updates. The upper dispenses with the standard midfoot saddle, allowing the pigskin and synthetic overlays to flow from heel to toe across the mesh underlay, for a speedy, streamlined look. While the evolved design marks one of the most dramatic changes from one generation model to the next that the 990 has ever seen, the greatest leap forward occurs on the inside. The addition of FuelCell midsole cushioning means that the evolution of the 990 can be felt as much as it can be seen. New Balance MADE contains a domestic value of 70% or more. MADE makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s US sales.