Available in the following stores: New Balance London 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.