With New Balance, every time is the charm. The sixth entry in their internationally celebrated 990 series, this sleek runner opts for an acrid black mesh base overlayed with lush black suede and a lattice of premium leather. Grey laces track the mesh tongue to a classic New Balance logo while ‘MADE in USA’ branding adorns the heel. For those in the know, NB’s ‘MADE in’ division represents the pinnacle of luxury athletic wear as each piece is largely made in the US. Underfoot, we find a chunky, dual-tone ENCAP midsole layered above a fuel-cell rubber outsole.