never worn!! I accidentally threw the box away, so I couldn't return these. there's nothing wrong with them; they just aren't for me :) purchased directly from New Balance September 2023 size: men's 6.5 = women's 8 The 990v4 returns to the MADE in USA lineup, outfitted in a premium material mix of hairy suede, mesh and nubuck, hints of navy. The 990’s original designers were tasked with creating the single best running shoe on the market. The finished product more than lived up to its billing. When it hit shelves for the first time in 1982 the 990 sported an elegantly understated grey colorway, and a then unheard of three-figure price tag. For avid runners and ahead of the curve tastemakers alike, the 990 was a mark of quality and superior taste. There have been updates to the design since ’82, and more color options, but the 990’s aspirational status symbol aura has never changed. Simply put, the 990 is the shoe so good, that they’ve never stopped making it. The MADE in USA 990v4, originally introduced in 2016, continued to refine the v3's modernization of the silhouette. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more. MADE makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s US sales. Pigskin leather and mesh upper ENCAP midsole cushioning combines lightweight foam with a durable polyurethane rim to deliver all-day support Adjustable lace closure for a customized fit