The mesh is missing from JJJJound’s latest New Balance 990v3. In its place is tan suede covering the entire upper, a change from the usual construction. Black shows up on the “N” logos, trim, and outsole, along with the New Balance embroidery on the tongue.

The 990v3 is nothing new for JJJJound. The studio first worked on the model in 2018 before returning with more colorways in 2022. Those earlier releases stuck closer to the traditional construction, while this version gets rid of the mesh altogether. It’s a fairly simple change, but one that gives the familiar runner a different look without changing its shape.

Materials have also been a focus of the brand’s recent New Balance projects. The JJJJound x New Balance 740 arrived with a no-sew construction, another example of the studio changing how an existing model is put together. For 2026, JJJJound joins Kith as the only two collaborators to release their own versions of the 990v3.

The JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Suede” releases October 22, 2026, exclusively through JJJJound’s website.

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