New Balance has teamed up with Shohei Ohtani to create his first lifestyle sneaker collaboration, the 990v6, as part of the "Made for Shohei Ohtani" collection.
The design is inspired by Ohtani’s baseball career, particularly his time with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. The upper features a color scheme of navy blue, forest green, and cream white, reflecting the team’s uniform. Silver and gray “N” logos on the sides add a modern touch, while a black rubber outsole offers durability and traction. The insole is printed with Ohtani’s exclusive collaboration graphic, illustrated by renowned manga artist Takehiko Inoue (creator of SLAM DUNK), making it the shoe’s only direct nod to Ohtani and highlighting his unique identity.