NEW BALANCE, Beyond the Hype: Meditations on a Shoe and the Market it Lives in
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- Some thoughts on New Balance's heritage line and why they stand out within the sneaker industry.
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - My New Balance Collection
01:54 - New Balance's Heritage Line
04:18 - Questions and Thoughts on the Sneaker Industry
07:20 - Conclusion - Jak na to + styl
I believe Nike intentionally uses low quality materials in their non-performance shoes because most hypebeasts/shoe collectors don't care about quality. They'll wear the shoes a few times before jumping to the next trend
I hope that isn’t the case…
This is why I only use New balance shoes since middle school I'm 37 now
Excellent video! My biggest problem with navigating the current landscape with most products is that terms like 'Premium' and 'Quality' have become a way to deceive the consumer. Corporations have slapped that branding on everything to the point it is meaningless. Companies like New Balance actually still make a Premium offering in their heritage line.
Thanks! And yeah, unless the brand really highlights and explains why something is premium or quality, it should be disregarded.
This video is superb! I hope more people get to watch this; May the algorithm's calculations amplify your message to reach hearts far and wide!
Thanks! And yeah, that’d be great.
Appreciate the quality of the video as well! It feels like a well-put content, hopefully it gets more views!!
Thank you! Hoping for the same.
Your video made me switch from uncomfortable sneakers to comfortable sports shoes. I really loved your new new balances. Comparing them to the old pair. I really dig why you prefer old ones. It looks and feel so comfortable even in video. Great job on the video.
Nice! Hope they work out for you. And if they're a decent pair perhaps you'll achieve a similar level of connection and appreciation to them as I have.
And thanks, appreciate the support.
I agree. And I love the point that it’s great that new balance offers a premium version of the same shoe and they explain why
Thanks! And yes, wouldn’t it be great if all shoe companies did that.
I’m wearing different NB for the last decade ( 990v5, 574 classic, 997) as well as I’ve got Nike air max, adidas pure boost, ASICS tiger onitsuka, converse and among all of them NB sneakers are my number one to hit the road!!!
They just seem to stand above
Great video.
Thanks!
I like how you say "these shoes still look decent" while they look beyond beat up.
I mean, yes NB are superior to Nike or others quality wise. If I take a Nike as my main dog walking shoe, meaning park walks, forest.. they will die within 3 months. And have holes in them and everything. While my 990v3 held on for about 15 months. And still no holes! But the cushion has completely been beaten leaving them quite flat, the uneveness of my legs has become quite visible as the rubber outsole of the left shoe is nearly gone and the right shoe is fine..
But for healthy feet, they are at their end. Because I like my feet, knees and back to remain healthy. Which they wont if I wear my shoes until they are far beyond beat up.
Decent is subjective.
And may I recommend some quality insoles. I've used Superfeet for years and highly recommend. Not cheap but super durable and comfortable.
@@CoyoteSharp well if the midsole has lost the cushion a new insole wont add a lot too.
I also walk quite a bit with the dog so its not to the car kind of walking.
But my uppers look closer to your new pair when the shoe is beaten than the old pair. They dont lose their shape.
Maybe my foot fills up more space in the upper to keep them full.
I always go with a 1-1 fit for my summer size. During winters my feet get .5 size smaller. I heard that this helps with the creasing in the toebox but for me its mostly because my think ankles just pop out of any shoe that is any bigger, while a 1-1 fit just remains on my foot.
The 990v3 did stredge quite a bit. I got a new pair. Same size, if I put them next to eachother they look the same. But the old one feels roomier.
New balance is the 🐐
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That colorway is one of the goats for the 996. Timeless.
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Nice video👍🏻
Thanks!
great video, great points
i may suggest you give the 990 v3 a try imo its the goat shoe not just nb but overall
cheers
Thanks! And yeah, they’re on the list.
Hows the sizing in the 996? And how would you compare its size to the 990v4? Thanks!
So I’ve found that overall the heritage NBs (made in USA/UK) run big - probably a half size bigger than the average sneaker (including NBs standard line).
I didn’t notice much size difference between the 996 and 990v4. Maybe the 996 run a smidge smaller but not enough to really make a difference.
Thank you for the response!
New Balance sneakers 👟 made in USA and UK are definitely better quality, unfortunately the quality is going down little bit recently. NB's made in USA/UK are even better quality from about 10 years ago with better leather and better fabrics.
I hope that isn’t the case but I wouldn’t be surprised. I found that to be true (anecdotally) with another shoe company I really like, allen edmond.
I’m curious to see if my new pair of 996s hold up and age as well as my old ones did.
Quality control has gone down drastically seemingly ever since their partnership with Teddy Santis and influx of releases.
🙋 promo sm
The 99X models are the ones that stand out. Made in the US or UK have better materials and better craftsmanship. NB's Asian made sneakers are better than most other brands' Asian made shoes, but wont last as long as the MiUSA and MiUK sneakers.
Yeah the 99x series is very classic. Only non-heritage NBs I've worn have been running shoes and they've been very satisfactory.
Fuck a horoscope. Tell me your New Balance # (306)
Good one
Looking at the toe of your old shoe, looks like you need to come down a few sizes..