Customer Reviews New Balance Made in US 990v5

I just received my third pair of 990v5s. I prefer these running shoes because they come in an extra wide width that I require, afford fine comfort, and are durable. Importantly, they are made in the USA, something for which I will pay a premium.

Seam on side of shoe different than other 990 I have owned. Created pressure on side of foot causing blister

Upon a recommendation from my podiatrist, I have been wearing the 990 since 2008. I suffered from plantar fasciitis and my doctor recommended these to alleviate the pain. Not only did it remedy the pain but I no longer have plantar fasciitis. These are the sturdiest shoes and they offer great support. Being made in the USA is a definite plus.

Regular purchaser of New Balance sneakers. Always good fit.

I wear it almost everyday. Very comfortable. :D thx

This is my second set of 990's and I will likely continue to purchase these shoes. They are made a LOT better than any other shoe i've had in many years. Made in America means a lot as well. Keep it up guys!

This is a quality sneaker, but I need more arch support.

I have worn this shoes for years. In the past two years I have gone through more shoes than ever. Every two months I would wear holes in the mesh. Contacted customer service and provided no help. Disappointed in the quality.

I've been wearing the 990s for over 15 years by far the greatest sneaker ever.

I just bought a triple black pair, and these grey 990v5's. The triple black are going to be used for work, and the Grey for leisure and walking. I have a few more pair on the way. I'm swapping out my other sneakers with all New Balance USA made products. The 990's feel slightly larger than the same size Nike, which really equats to a more comfortable shoe in the same size 11. Not enough to go down a 1/2, just room to actually move the toes around a little...just more comfort. Very well built, and surprisingly light weight.....great shoes. Some Burgundy 990v5's would be great !!1...lol

Great performance for run and walk, and stylish also

I love this shoe and have been wearing it for over 13 years - constantly. The only problem is that because of Covid, I couldn't obtain the all black. Too bad. This color gets dirty a lot easier.

First pair of New Balance, and I've heard a lot of good things about the 990v5. I purchased a size down from my overall shoe size, which a lot of people recommended. Also went with the wide option because other brands tend to fit snug in width for me, and I have very low to no arch. I can say for myself that the standard width would've worked just fine. They felt great to try on, but there was a LOT of width for me, especially in the arch area. I felt like it wouldn't of provided much support if I kept them and laced them tighter. I ended up shipping them back and reordered in a standard width. I'm a fan. Cant wait to get them in.

I am a New Balance person since the early '90s. I am impressed with the forward technology of this shoe. Being a bka, it is extremely important to find shoes to serve multiple purposes. I highly recommend and stand behind the New Balance brand. Fits great, looks good and color choices always fit my mood.

Most Comfort for a shoe that I have for awhile. Very satisfied. Thank you for such a good sneaker.

I've been wearing "990s" for many years. I'm now 85 and walk about 5 miles a day, staying in shape to compete in Senior Olympics. I've tried other shoes, but never for my "go to" brand and model.

I've run in the 990 series on and off for decades. I currently own the 990V1 bring back (original 990), 993s, and now the 990V5. I'm one of those people who still put this shoe series in my running rotation since there are so few true stability shoes left that help keep me from injury. For the most part this shoe has maintained its traditions in fit, feel, and function. However, in my size of 11.5 US , the shoe has grown to 16 ounces which is getting pretty heavy for even a legacy running shoe line. What I Like: Same 990 fit with even a slightly wider toe box than the 993, good midfoot lock-down and comfortable heel. midsole is good balance of stability and cushioning (slightly softer than 993 with more absorb and more compliant Encap), durable outsole that should last many miles. Made in USA. What I don't like: In my size these shoes are 2 oz heavier than the 990V1 and 1 oz heavier than the 993. Bulk in midsole could be lost and power straps could be made to be lighter or removed. No reason for this shoe line to continue to increase in weight. Forefoot is not nearly as flexible as 993 which is noticeable in my gait. Most NB running shoes have slight cut outs in outsole flex points to aid in flexibility. These do not. Not sure if I like that they are softer than 993 or not since stability is sacrificed a bit. Bottom line: If you want a shoe that really feels like the 990 series did for many years, buy the 993 instead. If you want a shoe that's very comfortable and a little softer than the 993 and don't care about the extra weight, then this is your shoe. I'm hoping NB takes this shoe and shaves an ounce back off for the V6 in the future keeping it as a viable running shoe. For me that extra ounce makes a difference.

Ok shoes,it's not the best and comfortable shoes. And it's not soft nor running shoes.

Great fit. Thank you New Balance for making a range of widths. I like everything about the shoes except the white smiley-face stitched into the upper toe area

Try to find a more comfortable, stylish shoe... we'll wait. 990v5's are exceptional in every category and the quality of the materials is absolutely worth the sticker price. The materials used should absolutely embarrass Nike and Adidas. These will LAST as long as you take care of them. I love these shoes to death and they compete for some of my favorites in my collection that I wear on a regular basis. I plan to always have a pair of 990's in the closet. I would recommend going down .5 size as the toe box is quite spacious.

Received the pair of the 990's Wearing them around the house to break them in. Looking forward to using them for my daily walks.

Love my new shoes so comfortable and it's hard to find a xxl wide shoe. The best thing about buying them is they are made in USA