NEW BALANCE 'VEGAN FRIENDLY' 990V5 – MADE IN THE USA

22 May 2026

New Balance transform their iconic 990V5 silhouette with a fully vegan construction.

Close‑up of the tongue on the New Balance ‘Vegan Friendly’ 990v5 sneaker, showing the ‘Made in the USA’ branding.
Side‑angle detail of the New Balance ‘Vegan Friendly’ 990v5 sneaker with suede panels and the N logo visible.

Continuing the extensive and historic lineage of the iconic 990 silhouette, New Balance opt for an animal-friendly take on the essential sneaker style with their Vegan make-up of the 990V5 sneaker.

Top‑down view of the New Balance ‘Vegan Friendly’ 990v5 sneakers on a white background.
New Balance ‘Vegan Friendly’ 990v5 sneakers in a back close‑up highlighting the heel branding.

Subtly evolved from the original model, first designed by the American sportswear brand back in 1982, the V5 channels the ingenuity and performance-centred innovation that first made the shoe a fan favourite.

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