The 990’s original designers were tasked with creating the single best running shoe on the market. The finished product more than lived up to its billing. When it hit shelves for the first time in 1982 the 990 sported an elegantly understated grey colorway, and a then unheard of three-figure price tag. For avid runners and ahead of the curve tastemakers alike, the 990 was a mark of quality and superior taste. There have been updates to the design since ’82, and more color options, but the 990’s aspirational status symbol aura has never changed. Simply put, the 990 is the shoe so good, that we’ve never stopped making it. The MADE in USA 990v4, originally introduced in 2016, continued to refine the v3's modernization of the silhouette. This new addition to the Seasonal Collection features a premium hairy suede and mesh upper in a vibrant plum colorway. New Balance MADE U. S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more. MADE makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U. S, sales. The New Balance 990v4 MiUSA Teddy Santis Plum Purple is part of a collaboration between New Balance and Teddy Santis, the founder of menswear line Aimé Leon Dore.The MiUSA Teddy Santis Plum Purple New Balance 990v4 comes in a vibrant Plum Purple colorway with white and black detailing. The upper construction boasts black mesh underlays with supportive overlays crafted from hairy suede in Plum Purple. The hairy suede adds a contrasting texture that pops against the mesh base. In terms of technology, the dual-tone ENCAP midsole houses EVA foam for superior comfort and responsive energy return. Finally, the Ndurance outsole comes in black and provides grippy traction underfoot.Our experts at StockX like the heritage New Balance branding, including the matte gray and white "N" on the side panel and the subtle "990" printed on the overlays. The New Balance 990v4 MiUSA Teddy Santis Plum Purple was released on June 29, 2023, and originally retailed at $210.