The iconic New Balance 990 is a legendary sneaker with roots in running and a legacy that extends far beyond. The Version 6 updates the classic with performance-inspired features, including FuelCell midsole cushioning for exceptional comfort and a midfoot saddle for enhanced flow on the upper. It features a mesh upper, pigskin suede and synthetic overlays, a lace-up closure, reflective accents, a FuelCell midsole, and a rubber outsole. The New Balance 990 was originally created in 1982 with the aim of being the best possible sneaker, and it has been updated with the same objective ever since. 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, creating a speedy, streamlined look. While the evolved design marks one of the most dramatic changes from one generation 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.