The 'Made in USA' 990v4 Black, originally introduced in 2016, was the successor of the v3. This continued New Balance's original mission with the 990’s to create the single best running shoe on the market. The 990 is still one of the most sought-after sneakers today. Simply put, the 990 is so good New Balance never stopped making it. The v4 features a premium hairy suede and mesh upper in tonal black and fine-tuned adjustments to the cushioning.