The New Balance 990v6 MiUSA Workwear Grey updates the running shoe technology introduced in the 990 and designs a high-performance running shoe that is as stylish as it is dependable.The Made in USA New Balance 990 v6 in a Workwear/Grey colorway begins with an upper base of tannish-orange mesh that offers lightweight breathability. Perforated dark-gray leather forms overlays that course across the upper, tannish-orange suede forms the overlays at the eyestays and mud guard, and silvery leather hits the upper at the collar. The gray and white ENCAP midsole is made with propulsive FuelCell foam that offers cushioning and energy return and a polyurethane rim that provides durability. This sneaker rides on a black and gray rubber outsole.Our favorite feature of this sneaker is the design of the side panel N, which features horizontally corrugated silvery-gray synthetic that is also used in the upper eyestays. The New Balance 990v6 MiUSA Workwear Grey was released on March 4, 2024, for $200 retail. 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.