Key Details
Style Code: U2040509
- The US launch listing recorded August 20, 2026 and a $399.99 price for U2040509.
- Construction includes Horween nubuck, FuelCell, ABZORB SBS and ENCAP.
- Two carbon-fiber plates sit underfoot: one full-length and one on the medial side.
The New Balance 2040v5 Made in USA (U2040509) pairs Horween nubuck with a layered cushioning setup. New Balance’s US launch listing recorded August 20, 2026, at $399.99 in Castlerock/Mood Indigo/Blacktop. This page covers that release and the model’s construction.
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.
New Balance has a long history of their mainline footwear evolving into different, better versions of itself. The classic 990 is currently on v6, and the 2040 now has a v5 edition. New Balance lists FuelCell, ABZORB SBS and ENCAP cushioning for the 2040v5, with two carbon-fiber plates and Horween nubuck overlays. 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’s US listing scheduled the 2040v5 for August 20, 2026, at $399.99. That date has passed. The original product link redirected to a general lifestyle category during our September 8 check, so it does not currently confirm sizes or stock. The previously reported May 2027 wider release remains unconfirmed by the manufacturer source reviewed here.
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
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