In 1982, the New Balance 990 debuted after four years of research and development. It’s been synonymous with superior quality and good taste ever since. The MADE in USA 990v2 features a premium pigskin suede and mesh upper, with textured, hairy suede details, in a grey colorway inspired by the original 996.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.