Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

[16nason]

https://thepremierstore.com/products/997-17

they have email signup codes too (unique codes, might work on them)

I’ve been eyeing these too, used the signup code and got for $178 free ship. Thanks! Really like these.

Man new balance is on one helluva run lately. Barely buying any other brands at all the past 6 months.

 

[ldnola]

I wonder how many celebrities turned down J Crew endorsements before they had to settle on Adam Scott? Does't really matter as long as the NB collab keeps turning out hits.

 

[Feisar]

Ready for fall, M1500BWB

 

[ryder1129]

I’ve been eyeing these too, used the signup code and got for $178 free ship. Thanks! Really like these.

Man new balance is on one helluva run lately. Barely buying any other brands at all the past 6 months.

How did you get down to $178? I got sign up 10% which dropped it to $189. Thanks in advance.

 

[16nason]

How did you get down to $178? I got sign up 10% which dropped it to $189. Thanks in advance.

Dude I have no idea! I was expecting 10% and somehow got 15%.

 

[threegeees]

Those navy jcrew would be pretty dope if they had a white midsole

 

[threegeees]

So in hand i have all 3 577 collabs. By far, the best one to me is sns but they are all decent at best. Those 577 GBP that nonheinous posted are better than all of them. So as usual, NB GRs are better than their collabs.. To me at least

 

[ryder1129]

Dude I have no idea! I was expecting 10% and somehow got 15%.

Sweet. I’ve done a lot of SB business with Premier and they have wicked good customer service IMO. I never worry about anything sketchy happening left unresolved with those guys.

 

[ryder1129]

So in hand i have all 3 577 collabs. By far, the best one to me is sns but they are all decent at best. Those 577 GBP that nonheinous posted are better than all of them. So as usual, NB GRs are better than their collabs.. To me at least

I see that as a bit of a positive for us that just enjoy the brand not necessarily all the hype. I’ve seen you get stoked over a basic pair of inline Vans. I feel the same. If it’s quality and I like it, I’m good.

 

[runners781]

So in hand i have all 3 577 collabs. By far, the best one to me is sns but they are all decent at best. Those 577 GBP that nonheinous posted are better than all of them. So as usual, NB GRs are better than their collabs.. To me at least

Clean CW but quality wise the GBP is pretty weak compared to those 3

 

[qooman]

best of 2019 by far
end purple x-90

madness grey 990v2

COMME des GARÇONS new balance 1500

 

[runners781]

best of 2019 by far
end purple x-90

madness grey 990v2

COMME des GARÇONS new balance 1500

Ends are nice but the X-90 Has to be up there as one of the worst lifestyle models

 

[threegeees]

Clean CW but quality wise the GBP is pretty weak compared to those 3

Not necessarily to me. Quality on the collabs is pretty suspect. Maybe I'm biased but i just prefer mesh over perf toe

 

[jaynev]

Not really feeling the 577 lately either

 

[Scraps]

these are indeed real USA made 577s from the late 90s
you can also tell by the hangtags. original 577s have really bad shapes. once the 577 moved over to UK production, the shape greatly improved.
back then NB did make widths in 3E and 5E (youll also notice 3E and 5E widths on original 998s and 999s and 1300s etc)
it wasnt until later that they switched to just 2E 4E and 6E and discontinued the 3E and 5E
i almost bought those myself but noticed the width in the picutres and decided not to bid.

This is all true. The 3M tag is a giveaway that they are from the 90's along with the tongue label. New Balance actually made shoes in a 5E width exclusivly for Hitchcock Shoes up until the early 2000's and they would advertise as the only place you could purchase a 5E (When most shoes only went to a 4E).
This is why the tongue label says H577

 

[infamousbape]

best of 2019 by far
end purple x-90

madness grey 990v2

Both Madness colorways were great... unfortunately they were impossible to grab

I like the other COMME des GARÇONS Colorway, looks like they are starting to pop up at shops overseas hopefully they get a WW release soon

 

[getitaway]

I wonder how many celebrities turned down J Crew endorsements before they had to settle on Adam Scott? Does't really matter as long as the NB collab keeps turning out hits.

What's wrong with Adam Scott?

 

[nonheinous]

What's wrong with Adam Scott?

Indola’s probably from Eagleton.

 

[vidiviciun]

I grabbed the 997 Snakes... I like the Bear joints too, just not for $240... You fellas think they will last to go on discount?!? ​

 

[threegeees]

Half off NB. Couple of decent pairs. And yes they are a legit spot

https://kickingitatx.com/collections/new-balance

 

[thecheef]

I grabbed the 997 Snakes... I like the Bear joints too, just not for $240... You fellas think they will last to go on discount?!? ​

I hope so!! JCrew typically puts a new promo out for the weekend so I'm crossing my fingers I can get a pair then

The dark colors / midsoles might keep people away

 

[runners781]

I grabbed the 997 Snakes... I like the Bear joints too, just not for $240... You fellas think they will last to go on discount?!? ​

NB is being weird with releases. I purchased with my j crew card and will monitor to see if discounts hit and just return the original pair if they do

 

[feelmeguilty]

all these 577 collabs and the 577KPO GR is still the best one to drop this year

 

[kingscrossing]

all these 577 collabs and the 577KPO GR is still the best one to drop this year

They are nice. Theres so many different stock pics I cant tell if thats brown or green.

 

[Ghosthhawk]

Hello Dear NB Comity, I have two question: 1) NB1 size same as NB standard?
2) The 574 made in USA size the same as the 997/576? thank you in advance signed a French fan of NB

Help please