In reference to its heavy-set roots – and with a tip of the hat to today’s trends – the X-90 has been propped up with an accentuated midsole profile that cups the heel for added support. The REVlite midsole runs the full length of the foot offer firm support and lightweight responsiveness. The shoe also has a slightly higher cut; giving feet more stability when running; but does not limit them. As mentioned at the beginning; this shoe has an elongated; sporty silhouette and although it has taken inspiration from 90’s designs; it is by no means a “dad shoe”. The end result is the X-90, which serves as the perfect balance between a vintage aesthetic and more modern functionality.

Most runners seem to be comfortable with this particular measurement, as it gives them plenty of heel cushion without impeding on the natural gait cycle.Its upper is offered with the standard suede overlays as well as synthetic ones for those who prefer their footwear to be vegan-friendly. Through the 1980s, New Balance released updated versions of the formula established by the 990, giving rise to an expanded line that became known as the 99x series.

Aside from ensuring a secure grip on road surfaces, the X-90’s unique tread pattern also works to steady the runner’s gait cycle and ensure a smoother toe-off. While “dad shoes” and other chunkier models are shoes most associated with the 90’s; the designers at New Balance have chosen an alternative path to represent this decade with their NB X90. Innovative revlite midsole provides premium responsiveness and durability at a 30 percent lighter weight than other foams with comparable performance. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.The firm cushioning provided by its REVlite midsole prevents over-flexing while its responsive nature absorbs each impact to keep the runner as stable as possible. And its stitched-on suede or synthetic, overlays form a combined heel counter and midfoot cage to help maintain the upper’s shape and prevent in-shoe wobbling or accidental removal. The circumference of it outsole features a geometric tread pattern for a continuous grip on paved roads.

Lightweight and stylish, step out in confidence wearing the iconic X90 men's trainer by New Balance. The brand’s REVlite midsole technology runs the full length of the X-90 to provide firm cushioning and support.The all-black version, which dips into the tried-and-tested formula for a killer stealth sneaker, is an uncompromising vision of toughness. To achieve this without sacrificing functional support, New Balance have used new-gen production methods, with a knitted bootie featuring on the black version and precision-cut nubuck on the white edition. Although, when comparing its product photos to several other models, it can be assumed that it features the average drop height of 10mm. Key Features: Engineered leather, mesh and textile upper; oversized aggressive tooling; N branding; branded tongue tag.