M990WG1

In the spring of 1978 New Balance gave their designers the go-ahead to develop a new shoe. The brief was simple: make the best running shoe, regardless of how long it took or how much it cost. After five years of development they launched 990 – the most advanced, most expensive running shoe the world had ever seen. The legacy of the 990 was born.

Often overlooked for younger 990 models, the original is only rolled out on particular occasions. For this latest range the 990WG1 is paired with the 990GB2 and 990TO3. This version wears the same colour palette of the other members of the trio. Sat atop the mesh uppers are overlays of olive grey suede intersected with accents in dark navy blue. The heel sports a hit in beige for both colour and texture contrast. The final touch comes from a tiny little bit of red on the tongue's NB logo – simple but effective.