The New Balance 990v7 launch in the US is the best option for Swiss buyers

The arrival of the New Balance 990v7

It is April 2026, and the sneaker community is currently focused on one major release: the New Balance 'Made in USA' 990v7. This latest iteration of the legendary 990 series has just hit the shelves in the United States, continuing the brand's commitment to domestic manufacturing and premium quality. While local boutiques in Zurich or Geneva might see limited stock later this year, the initial wave is concentrated in the US.

Start Your Buy For Me Request for New Balance 'Made in USA' 990v7 (Launch Colorway)

Merchant New Balance US Foot Locker Bodega

Ship To Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Czechia Côte d'Ivoire Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Korea North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestine, State of Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Réunion Saint Barthélemy Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin (French part) Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Türkiye Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Åland Islands

Your Email

Product Url ^*

Product Name ^*

Unit Price (USD)^*

EST Service Fee: $21.0 $10.5

Quantity ^*

Color

Size

Instructions

Submit your proxy shopping order now and enjoy 50% OFF the service fee.

Plus, get 10% OFF international shipping on your first shipment.

Submit Order

Just a moment, securing your connection...

Technical updates in the launch colorway

The 2026 model introduces a refined FuelCell foam blend paired with the classic ENCAP midsole technology. This combination provides a softer landing than the v6 while maintaining the stability that long-time fans expect. The launch colorway sticks to the iconic heritage grey but features subtle reflective accents and a slightly more aggressive mesh pattern that differentiates it from its predecessors. For many, getting these sneakers early means shopping directly from the source using a tax-free us address to avoid the immediate markups of secondary markets.

Sizing options are more varied in the US market

One of the primary reasons Swiss buyers are looking toward North American retailers is the availability of width sizing. In Switzerland, retail stock usually defaults to a standard 'D' width. However, the New Balance 990v7 is produced in multiple widths (B, D, 2E, and 4E) in the US. If you have a wider foot, the US market is often the only place to find a pair that actually fits comfortably. By using a parcel forwarding service, you can access the full inventory of US-based flagship stores that carry these specific size runs.

US stores sometimes block Swiss credit cards

There is a common frustration when trying to buy high-demand sneakers from major US retailers like New Balance, Nike, or even tech hubs like Apple and beauty giants like Sephora. Many of these stores have strict security protocols that automatically decline orders made with international credit cards or those associated with a non-US billing address. Even if you have a valid shipping address, your order might get cancelled within minutes because your payment method is flagged.

The BuyForMe service solves payment issues

This is where the BuyForMe service becomes a necessary tool for Swiss residents. Instead of risking a cancellation, you simply tell comGateway what you want to buy. They use a domestic US credit card to complete the purchase on your behalf. This assisted purchase method is the safest way to guarantee that your order is accepted and processed by stores that are typically difficult for international shoppers to navigate. It removes the stress of payment declines and ensures you don't miss out on limited-edition 2026 releases.

Shipping your 990v7 to Switzerland

Once your 990v7 arrives at the warehouse, the process of Switzerland delivery is relatively straightforward. Because these shoes are 'Made in USA,' they represent a high-value item that deserves reliable handling. You can choose to consolidate your sneakers with other US purchases to save on costs, or ship them immediately to get them on your feet as soon as possible.

Customs and VAT for Swiss deliveries

When shipping to Switzerland, it is important to factor in the local Value Added Tax (VAT) and potential customs duties. To avoid surprises, you can use a shipping calculator to get a clear picture of the total costs involved. Most Swiss imports are subject to an 8.1% VAT (current for 2026), and sneakers are usually taxed based on weight and value. Planning for these costs ahead of time ensures that your new 990v7s arrive without any unexpected delays at the border.

The logistics of sneaker collecting have changed, but the ease of international shipping means that being located in Switzerland is no longer a barrier to owning the best US releases. By utilizing an assisted purchase for those tricky US storefronts, you can secure the 990v7 before they ever hit the shelves in Europe.