New Balance U990BB6

The designers of the original 990 were tasked with creating the best running shoe on the market. The Made in USA 990v6 takes this original mission and enhances it with a whole range of performance-oriented updates. The upper material forgoes the usual midfoot saddle, allowing the suede and synthetic overlays to extend from the heel to the toes over the mesh base, creating a fast, sleek look. This design marks one of the most dramatic changes from one model generation to the next that the 990 has ever seen, but the biggest leap forward occurs inside. Thanks to the additional FuelCell midsole cushioning, the evolution of the 990 is not only visible but also tangible.