Key Details
Style Code: U2040509
- The New Balance 2040v5 Made in USA launched in North America on August 20, 2026 at $399.99.
- New Balance says global availability begins in May 2027.
- Two carbon-fiber plates sit underfoot: one full-length and one on the medial side.
The New Balance 2040v5 Made in USA is the brand’s $400 flagship runner, pairing Horween nubuck with two carbon-fiber plates and FuelCell, ABZORB SBS and ENCAP cushioning. It launched in North America on August 20, 2026 at $399.99 in Castlerock/Mood Indigo/Blacktop, and New Balance says global availability begins in May 2027.
Made in USA has always been about New Balance’s devotion to making top-tier footwear, focusing on small batch production to emphasize craftsmanship and materials. The signature product line got its start in 1982, with the release of the iconic 990 runner. At the time, the premium model was the first running shoe to breach the $100 barrier, heralding it as the best performance shoe available. The Made line has continued ever since, and has crossed oceans to bring the same quality to Made in UK sneakers, which have their own manufacturing facility in Flimby, England. In 2012, New Balance released the 2040 through the MiUSA branch, describing the running model as their most advanced and premium sneaker ever made. Now, the 2040 is taking another big step forward with a new v5 edition.
What Is the New Balance 2040v5?
The New Balance 2040v5 is the fifth version of the 2040, the premium Made in USA runner New Balance introduced in 2012. New Balance says it reaches 70% domestic value, the brand’s threshold for the Made in USA label.
New Balance has a long history of their mainline footwear evolving into different, better versions of itself. The classic 990 is currently on v6, with a New Balance 990v7 already teased, and the 2040 now has a v5 edition. The construction starts with a two-tone mesh base, which is layered with high quality Horween nubuck leather in classic grey tones. The layers are stitched together by contrast threads in two gauges, producing an interesting small and big stitch effect. Underneath, the midsole combines ABZORB SBS, ENCAP and FuelCell cushioning. Additionally, two carbon fiber plates are embedded in the sole, one full-length and the other tucked into the 2040v5’s medial side.
New Balance Made in USA 2040v5 Release Information
New Balance launched the Made in USA 2040v5 exclusively in North America on August 20, 2026, at $399.99 on newbalance.com and through select retailers. New Balance’s announcement confirms global availability beginning in May 2027. The original product link redirected to a general lifestyle category during our September 8 check, so it does not currently confirm sizes or stock.
New Balance Made in USA 2040v5
Color: Castlerock/Mood Indigo-Blacktop
Style Code: U2040509
Release Date: August 20th, 2026 (NB)
US Launch Price: $399.99
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the New Balance 2040v5 release?
The New Balance 2040v5 Made in USA launched in North America on August 20, 2026. New Balance says global availability begins in May 2027.
How much is the New Balance 2040v5?
The New Balance 2040v5 retails for $399.99 in the US, which New Balance rounds to $400 in its announcement.
What cushioning does the New Balance 2040v5 use?
It combines FuelCell, ABZORB SBS and ENCAP cushioning with a full-length carbon-fiber plate and a second carbon plate on the medial side.
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