CNCPTS x New Balance 990v4 Made in USA 'Patina' (U990CP4)

CNCPTS x New Balance 990v4 Made in USA — 'Patina' (U990CP4)

The CNCPTS x New Balance 990v4 Made in USA 'Patina' is one of the most conceptually rich and emotionally resonant sneaker collaborations of its era — a meeting of two icons with deep Boston roots, united around a colorway whose name alone tells a complete story about time, craft, and transformation. Patina is the blue-green oxidation that forms on copper and bronze surfaces over years of exposure to the elements — not a flaw, but a sign of age, authenticity, and the irreplaceable beauty that only time can produce. Applied to the 990v4's legendary Made in USA construction, it creates a shoe that celebrates the philosophy of lasting quality over disposable novelty — the sneaker as artifact, as heirloom, as object worthy of the patience that produces patina.

Key Design Details

• Silhouette: New Balance 990v4 Made in USA — the fourth generation of New Balance's flagship 990 series, handcrafted at New Balance's Massachusetts factories using premium domestic and imported materials, the definitive expression of American athletic footwear craftsmanship and one of the most respected running-lifestyle silhouettes in sneaker culture
• Collaboration: CNCPTS (Concepts) — the Boston-based sneaker boutique and creative agency founded in 1996, celebrated worldwide for some of the most culturally significant and conceptually sophisticated sneaker collaborations ever produced, including iconic Nike SB Dunk and New Balance collaborations that have defined the collector market for decades
• Colorway: Patina (U990CP4) — a palette inspired by the blue-green oxidation that forms on copper and bronze surfaces over years of exposure — the specific, irreducible color of time made visible, of craft rewarded with beauty, of materials that deepen and become more interesting as they age. On the 990v4's premium suede and mesh upper, Patina translates into a muted, complex palette of blue-greens, warm neutrals, and earthy accents that feels simultaneously historic and completely contemporary
• Upper: Premium suede and mesh construction — New Balance's signature multi-material upper construction, executed with the elevated material selection and refined detailing that CNCPTS collaborations are known for
• Midsole: ENCAP midsole technology — New Balance's proprietary dual-layer cushioning system combining a polyurethane rim with an EVA core for superior support, durability, and comfort across all-day wear
• Outsole: Carbon rubber outsole for long-lasting durability and traction
• Made in USA: Crafted at New Balance's Massachusetts factories — one of the last remaining American athletic footwear manufacturers, a point of pride for both New Balance and CNCPTS as two brands with deep Boston roots
• Style Code: U990CP4
• Colorway: Patina
• Brand: New Balance x CNCPTS
• Gender: Unisex
• Category: Running Heritage / Collaboration / Made in USA / Collector

Sizing

Available in US Men's sizes 4–11 / Women's sizes 5.5–12.5 / EU 36–45. New Balance 990v4 fits true to size with a medium-to-wide fit. For narrower feet, consider sizing down half a size.

About the CNCPTS x New Balance 990v4 Made in USA 'Patina'

New Balance has been producing athletic footwear in the United States since 1906, and the 990 series — launched in 1982 as the first $100 running shoe — remains the definitive expression of the brand's commitment to premium craftsmanship, functional design, and Made in USA manufacturing. The 990v4 is the fourth generation of this legendary lineage, refining the series' signature combination of ENCAP cushioning, premium suede and mesh construction, and the instantly recognizable silhouette that has made the 990 one of the most respected and culturally significant running shoes ever produced. CNCPTS is the Boston-based sneaker institution that has produced some of the most conceptually sophisticated and culturally significant collaborations in sneaker history. As two brands with deep Boston roots — New Balance manufactures in Massachusetts; CNCPTS was born in Cambridge — their collaborations carry an authenticity and shared identity that most sneaker partnerships cannot replicate. The 'Patina' colorway is perhaps the most philosophically resonant of their collaborations: a color that is literally the product of time and craft, applied to a shoe that is itself a monument to time and craft. For New Balance collectors, CNCPTS enthusiasts, Made in USA advocates, and anyone who wants to own a sneaker collaboration that means something beyond the hype cycle.