In 1982, the New Balance 990v2 sneaker debuted after four years of research and development. Since then, it has been considered synonymous with good taste and superior quality. The MADE in USA New Balance 990v2 features a unique mesh and pigskin suede upper with textured suede accents. Its color palette is inspired by the original 996. New Balance MADE US footwear is made with at least 70% of the materials sourced in the United States. MADE constitutes a limited portion of New Balance sales in the United States.