Under the creative vision of Teddy Santis, New Balance continues to build on its Made in USA collection. Keeping it neutral and premium, this “Light Mushroom” pair is built with a sporty mesh base and buttery leather overlays in wearable tonal hues. On the tongue, you’ll find the Made in USA embroidery — a marker of one of New Balance’s most legendary collections. Mesh Upper, Leather Overlays, Lace Up Closure, Branded Details, ENCAP Cushioning, Rubber Outsole, Style Code: U990MM6. 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 suede 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. As part of the Made in USA Seasonal Collection, the updated silhouette features a mesh upper with leather overlays, and outfitted in a neutral mix of light mushroom and moonrock.