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The Made in USA 990v7. Available November 6th.

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A grey 990v7 sneaker sitting on a grey studio backdrop.
Dad's Back

The Made in USA 990v7. Available November 6th.

Learn more
A top down image of a pair of grey 990v7 sneakers.
A top down image of a pair of grey 990v7 sneakers.
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A close up detail shot of the material of the 990v7 sneaker.
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A close-up of the heel of a grey 990v7 sneaker
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Behind the design

Behind the design

The 990 is a testament to the never-ending pursuit of quality and craftmanship, honed over generations of advancement and distinctly Made in the USA.


The 990v7 represents a new chapter in the 990’s lineage. The goal was to strike the perfect balance between familiarity and progressiveness. It had to feel iconic, but also unmistakably new. It should be undeniably a 990. But as you look closer, you start discovering the innovation.


 We refined the upper to create a sleeker, more elevated expression. We kept the essential pigskin suede and breathable mesh combination but introduced premium tumbled leather accents and elevated synthetic suede sway bars, creating something that feels familiar, yet surprising in execution.  


– Jean Khalife, Creative Design Manager

The 990 is a testament to the never-ending pursuit of quality and craftmanship, honed over generations of advancement and distinctly Made in the USA.


The 990v7 represents a new chapter in the 990’s lineage. The goal was to strike the perfect balance between familiarity and progressiveness. It had to feel iconic, but also unmistakably new. It should be undeniably a 990. But as you look closer, you start discovering the innovation.


 We refined the upper to create a sleeker, more elevated expression. We kept the essential pigskin suede and breathable mesh combination but introduced premium tumbled leather accents and elevated synthetic suede sway bars, creating something that feels familiar, yet surprising in execution.  


– Jean Khalife, Creative Design Manager

The 990v7 sneaker broken down into it's individual pieces laying on the ground.
The 990v7 sneaker broken down into it's individual pieces laying on the ground.
A close up of the 990v7 sneaker showcasing the material and texture.
A close up of the 990v7 sneaker showcasing the material and texture.
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The New Balance 990

A visual look back from 1982 to 2026. 

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New Balance 990

A visual look back from 1982 to 2026. 

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The 990v1

The original 990 was conceived of as the best running shoe

that it was technically possible to make. After four years of

development, the 990 more than lived up to the industry’s

first $100 price tag. Billed as the ultimate blend of cushioning

and stability, the 990v1 set standards of comfort and support

that have defined the series ever since.  

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The 990v1

The original 990 was conceived of as the best running shoe that it was technically possible to make. After four years of development, the 990 more than lived up to the industry’s first $100 price tag. Billed as the ultimate blend of cushioning and stability, the 990v1 set standards of comfort and support that have defined the series ever since.  
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The 990v2

The first direct update to the 1982 original reflected

16 years of technological and design advancements.

A streamlined, angular upper with a new underlay

‘web’ was paired with a sculpted, ABZORB

cushioning-equipped midsole, featuring a visible-tech

inspired bubble design.

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The 990v2

The first direct update to the 1982 original reflected 16 years of technological and design advancements. A streamlined, angular upper with a new underlay ‘web’ was paired with a sculpted, ABZORB cushioning-equipped midsole, featuring a visible-tech inspired bubble design.  
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The 990v3

The 990v3 brought the all-time classic into the new

millennium. A combination of ABZORB and ENCAP

cushioning was paired with updated visual elements:

a breathable mesh upper, spacious overlay design,

diamond patterned tongue, and ribbed ‘N’ branding

-transforming the iconic silhouette into the standard

bearer for technical, performance running-inspired design. 

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The 990v3

The 990v3 brought the all-time classic into the new millennium. A combination of ABZORB and ENCAP cushioning was paired with updated visual elements: a breathable mesh upper, spacious overlay design, diamond patterned tongue, and ribbed ‘N’ branding -transforming the iconic silhouette into the standard bearer for technical, performance running-inspired design. 
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The 990v4

The first 990 update to be introduced with the social

media age in full swing, the 990v4 fine-tuned the

ABZORB and ENCAP setup and streamlined the v3’s

mesh/suede cutout overlay design. The end result

was simultaneously easy to wear and ultra-contemporary,

earning an enthusiastic stamp of approval from

a new generation. 

A grey 990v4 sneaker sitting on a grey background.
The 990v4

The first 990 update to be introduced with the social media age in full swing, the 990v4 fine-tuned the ABZORB and ENCAP setup and streamlined the v3’s mesh/suede cutout overlay design. The end result was simultaneously easy to wear and ultra-contemporary, earning an enthusiastic stamp of approval from a new generation. 
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The 990v5

The 990v5 streamlined the overlay design introduced

with the v3 even further, and introduced an additional

comfort-focused tweak, Ortholite™ insoles. This

mixture of style and function was immortalized by

the “Worn by supermodels in London and dads in

Ohio.” advertisement.

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The 990v5

The 990v5 streamlined the overlay design introduced with the v3 even further, and introduced an additional comfort-focused tweak, Ortholite™ insoles. This mixture of style and function was immortalized by the “Worn by supermodels in London and dads in Ohio.” advertisement.
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The 990v6

The first update of the decade went back to the

“what if” roots of the v1. The resulting, adventurous

design of the 990v6 dispensed with the midfoot

saddle entirely, putting even more focus on the

expansive overlay pattern. The addition of a

new running technology, FuelCell, combined 

state-of-the-art running inspiration with a standout

dual-color midsole.

A grey 990v6 sneaker sitting on a grey background.
The 990v6

The first update of the decade went back to the “what if” roots of the v1. The resulting, adventurous design of the 990v6 dispensed with the midfoot saddle entirely, putting even more focus on the expansive overlay pattern. The addition of a new running technology, FuelCell, combined state-of-the-art running inspiration with a standout dual-color midsole.
A grey 990v7 sneaker sitting on a grey background.
The 990v7

The 990v7 represents a new chapter in the 990’s

lineage. Familiar design elements executed through

a contemporary lens, are combined with a

performance-inspired underfoot experience. This

perfect blend of legacy and evolution is,

simultaneously, unmistakably part of the 990’s DNA

and unmistakably new. 

A grey 990v7 sneaker sitting on a grey background.
The 990v7

The 990v7 represents a new chapter in the 990’s lineage. Familiar design elements executed through a contemporary lens, are combined with a performance-inspired underfoot experience. This perfect blend of legacy and evolution is, simultaneously, unmistakably part of the 990’s DNA and unmistakably new. 
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The Made in USA 990v7
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