New Balance x Teddy Santis M990V2 Made in USA | White Blue Size:US9.5 and a then unheard of

and a then unheard of three-figure price tag

and a turquoise map printed on the sockliner

The designers of the first 990 were tasked with creating the single best running shoe on the market

only available once every five years

The unique stretch bootie construction and exaggerated heel kick creates smooth ease of entry

New Balance x Teddy Santis M990V2 Made in USA | White Blue Size:US9.5 and a then unheard ofThe 990s 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