990V4 ‘Made in USA’ Trainers by New Balance. Hitting the shelves for the first time since their debut in 1982, New Balance welcomes the 990V4 silhouette. The original 990 model was designed to be the best running shoe on the market. The 990v4 edition was initially introduced in 2016 and continues to refine and modernise the v3. The ‘Made in the USA’ collection is a premium line that values craftmanship and is brought to life through meticulous planning and flawless execution. Every finished product embodies the definition of American made quality.