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New Balance Made in USA 990v6

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New Balance
How it's made
US-manufactured, mostly US materials
The New Balance Made in USA 990v6 is the sixth generation of the 990 — a silhouette introduced in 1982 as the first running shoe to retail at $100, and still benchmarked as the brand's pinnacle of craftsmanship, assembled in New Balance's New England factory network from materials representing 70% or more domestic value. For the v6, designers eliminated the traditional midfoot saddle, allowing pigskin suede and synthetic overlays to flow uninterrupted from heel to toe across a breathable mesh underlay for a sleeker, more streamlined silhouette than any previous 990 generation. The biggest advancement occurs underfoot — the v6 adds FuelCell propulsive foam to the proven ENCAP dual-density midsole (lightweight foam core surrounded by a durable polyurethane rim), delivering a noticeably more energetic ride than the v5 while maintaining the all-day support and stability the 990 is famous for, available in men's, women's, and unisex sizing with multiple width options.
Why the StatesideScore™ is 7/10
New Balance is one of the last major athletic footwear brands still manufacturing in the United States, operating factories in Lawrence and Boston, Massachusetts for over 75 years. The 990v6 explicitly carries the "MADE in USA" designation, backed by New Balance's own disclosure that domestic content equals 70% or more by value. The 30% or less of non-domestic content primarily reflects imported raw materials — pigskin suede, mesh, and foam compounds — which are not commercially produced in the US at scale, keeping this at a 7 rather than a 10.

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