New Balance 990 Made in USA 'Olive Leaf'

Ever since Teddy Santis took the reins on New Balance's Made in USA line, the 990v3 has been dropping colorways that hit different - neutral palettes one drop, then bam, something like this 'Olive Leaf' that pulls you into fall's earthy vibe without trying too hard. You've got that black mesh base holding it down, olive green suede overlays wrapping the upper like they've been weathered just right, purple flashes on the inner lining and 'N' logos for that unexpected pop, and gold foil on the tongue sealing the deal. It's the kind of build where premium pig suede meets running heritage, all crafted in the USA for $200, landing as the final flex from Santis' first collection that rewrote the script on these icons. Dropping with a white and gray ENCAP midsole underfoot, it's built for streets that demand both style and stride, the sort of shoe that sticks because it layers subtle colors into something you can't stop eyeing - black base grounding the olive greens, purple accents cutting through like a plot twist in your rotation.

Premium Suede Overlays

Olive green premium pig suede overlays the black mesh base, delivering that tactile richness Teddy Santis is known for in his Made in USA drops. These flats sit smooth across toe, eyelets, and heel, paired with dark gray reflective 3M panels that catch light on the move. Purple 'N' logos and inner linings add contrast without overwhelming, while gold foil tongue branding nods to heritage detail. It's construction that feels built to last through seasons, blending luxury texture with everyday wearability in this 'Olive Leaf' scheme.

ENCAP Midsole Tech

The white forefoot and light gray heel midsole packs New Balance's ENCAP and C-CAP tech, blending soft EVA foam core with polyurethane rim for balanced cushioning and support. It absorbs impacts at heel and forefoot via ABZORB, while the carbon fiber shank plate locks in torsional rigidity. No aged aesthetic here - just pristine grey and white that grounds the olive suede upper, making long days feel effortless.

NDurance Rubber Outsole

NDurance rubber outsole brings diamond traction patterns up front with flex grooves for street grip, backed by durable build that withstands urban grind. It sits under the ENCAP midsole, delivering stability across varied surfaces. Perforated black nubuck heel counter with orange 990 branding and Made in USA tags tie into the olive leaf palette, ensuring this v3 holds up from block to block.

Street Edge Casual

Pair with baggy olive cargo pants, a black graphic tee tucked loose, and a cropped puffer vest for that fall street layer. Add silver chain necklace and nylon track pants if switching vibes - keeps the purple accents popping against neutral tones for effortless city strolls.

Elevated Weekend Fit

Throw on slim black denim, cream cable-knit sweater, and a Barbour wax jacket to lean into the earthy olive. Finish with leather weekender bag and beanie - suede textures sync perfectly, turning coffee runs into styled outings.

Hype Layered Look

Match to grey hoodies, relaxed sweatshorts, and oversized flannel shirt for layered hype. Chunky socks pull up, gold watch flashes with the tongue foil - purple hits elevate the olive base into festival-ready rotation.

Specifications

Shipping

• ETA Shipping – approx. 18–20 days

SKU: U9901MX