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The New Balance 990v7 is coming in hot with a strong entrance into the end-of-year conversation. After a few years of 990v6 pairs popping up in in-line catalogs and collabs, New Balance’s most iconic lifestyle line is adding a new version to round out the year, arriving slowly in previews, paparazzi shots, and billboards.
Now, after more than a couple of months of anticipation, we’ve finally got a look at the debut 990v7 colorway straight from the source. Arriving in a perfect coat of New Balance’s iconic grey suede with mesh detailing throughout, hits of darker steel grey suede, and splashes of pale blue and creamy off-white throughout.

Starting with light grey suede on the toe, lower side panels, heel, and lace panel, the color cradles the middle of the side panel, which switches to a mix of grey mesh and darker grey suede to match the toebox mesh and support structure. The side panel logo is textured with horizontal lines, featuring a pale blue interior and soft yellow border to match the mingling colors of the midsole.
The New Balance 990v7 Made in USA will be released before the end of 2026 through New Balance and select retailers online and in-store. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is still TBD. For all the latest New Balance news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.

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