The 990's original designers were tasked with creating the single best running shoe on the market. The finished product more than lived up to its billing. When it hit shelves for the first time in 1982 the 990 sported an elegantly understated grey colorway, and a then unheard of three-figure price tag. For avid runners and ahead of the curve tastemakers alike, the 990 was a mark of quality and superior taste. There have been updates to the design since '82, and more color options, but the 990's aspirational status symbol aura has never changed. The 990v5 Vegan Friendly features a synthetic construction made without the use of animal or animal by-products, the addition of TPU accents, and Ortholite inserts. The subtle, refined modernization offers an up-to-date pinnacle experience for the 990. New Balance MADE contains a domestic value of 70% or more. MADE makes up a limited portion of New Balance's US sales.