Quick Facts
- The New Balance 990v4 Made in USA Olivine features classic suede and mesh 990 construction, adding earthy green olivine suede to the toe, side panels, and heel
- A small strip of reflective grey sits behind the toe panel before evolving into creamy off-white mesh on the toebox, ankle collar, and accent windows
- The New Balance 990v4 Made in USA Olivine will be released February 26, 2026
New Balance’s staple 990 silhouette has gone through six distinct iterations in its storied history, but no matter how many updates are added, sometimes you have to return to the classics. With ALD’s Teddy Santis at the helm, New Balance’s Made in USA program has kept a steady focus on the 990v4. For its latest colorway, the stateside design team adds olive green suede and cream mesh for a surprisingly strong mix.
The New Balance 990v4 Made in USA Olivine features classic suede and mesh 990 construction, adding earthy green olivine suede to the toe, side panels, and heel, with a small strip of reflective grey behind the toe panel before evolving into creamy off-white mesh on the toebox, ankle collar, and accent windows. More off-white colors the suede support panels on the toebox, and a reflective two-tone grey “N” sits on the side panel.
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