Over the years, New Balance developed top-of-the-line running shoes and committed to manufacturing some of them in the United States (and also the U.K., where it has long maintained a strong presence). The 990, first introduced in 1982, became a groundbreaking model for New Balance with its revolutionary Encap technology. In this shoe, EVA foam in the midsole was encapsulated by a polyurethane shell, which helped the foam keep its shape and bounce over time. The result was a springy, highly durable running shoe that athletes loved. It’s still a popular model today and one of the main shoes in the company’s “Made in the USA” seriesThis content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.