New Balance is having a moment that shows no signs of stopping. The brand that was your dad's sneaker for two decades is now the sneaker. The 990, the 2002R, the 1906R, the 550 — all running in elite cultural circles that would have seemed impossible five years ago. But two New Balance models come up more than any others when the conversation turns serious: the 990 and the 1080 . Both cost $185–$200. Both are made in the USA (for the 990) or with a mix of domestic and imported components (for th