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http://sneakerpolitics.com/collections/new-balance/products/new-balance-577-rain-mac-pack-olive
this is where i got the pic from...theyre selling em too
Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*
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this is where i got the pic from...theyre selling em too
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First post but I figured its time to stop lurking and join in...
I picked up those 577 Rain Macs -Navy last week. Ordered from AWOL while they had the 30% off NB's. Pretty good deal. The shoe is suppose to be somewhat rainproof. The Mac Raincoat material is definitely water resistant, those are the rubbery panels you see in the pictures. It's lightweight material which makes it feel less tarp like. Mackintosh is a pretty well known name overseas for their patent on the material they use on their raincoats. If you search Youtube videos you'll see people testing their stuff in a variety of wet conditions.
As far as the other materials, the suede is not as soft or buttery smooth as traditional 998, 996, 990, or 1300s. It could be due to them being sprayed with water repellent goods or what not. Completely not sure about it but it feels a bit more rugged if it makes any sense. The Mac material is in place of the usual Mesh material. The back heel tab is a rubbery material. It's not Patent Leather exactly. The tongue is also the Mac material with kind of a chamois towel like material on the opposite liner side of the tongue. It rained today so I decided to sport them out for some trips to Home Depot and other errands on the day. They held up to the conditions pretty well. Feet didn't soak, socks stayed dried. They're now drying, I'll see if the suede material stains from the dampness. I just left it be instead of drying it myself to see how it holds up without any kind of maintenance.
Also a big thing to note at least for me, usually my UK NB's (576's and 577's) I have to go half-size up, and they'll fit perfectly. I did the same with these, and the 9's I got which usually are a good comfortable fit for me, run a half size larger then older 576/577's I have. I would've been fine with an 8.5. Something to note if any of you guys decide on picking these up. Also I'd wait on them, let them sit, wait for a promo. They're not going to go anywhere. Really good functional shoe but unless you're dying for those colors, or expect to be strolling around in wet conditions, or love 577's, they're not must haves, honestly nothing that crazy special at that high price.
I picked up those 577 Rain Macs -Navy last week. Ordered from AWOL while they had the 30% off NB's. Pretty good deal. The shoe is suppose to be somewhat rainproof. The Mac Raincoat material is definitely water resistant, those are the rubbery panels you see in the pictures. It's lightweight material which makes it feel less tarp like. Mackintosh is a pretty well known name overseas for their patent on the material they use on their raincoats. If you search Youtube videos you'll see people testing their stuff in a variety of wet conditions.
As far as the other materials, the suede is not as soft or buttery smooth as traditional 998, 996, 990, or 1300s. It could be due to them being sprayed with water repellent goods or what not. Completely not sure about it but it feels a bit more rugged if it makes any sense. The Mac material is in place of the usual Mesh material. The back heel tab is a rubbery material. It's not Patent Leather exactly. The tongue is also the Mac material with kind of a chamois towel like material on the opposite liner side of the tongue. It rained today so I decided to sport them out for some trips to Home Depot and other errands on the day. They held up to the conditions pretty well. Feet didn't soak, socks stayed dried. They're now drying, I'll see if the suede material stains from the dampness. I just left it be instead of drying it myself to see how it holds up without any kind of maintenance.
Also a big thing to note at least for me, usually my UK NB's (576's and 577's) I have to go half-size up, and they'll fit perfectly. I did the same with these, and the 9's I got which usually are a good comfortable fit for me, run a half size larger then older 576/577's I have. I would've been fine with an 8.5. Something to note if any of you guys decide on picking these up. Also I'd wait on them, let them sit, wait for a promo. They're not going to go anywhere. Really good functional shoe but unless you're dying for those colors, or expect to be strolling around in wet conditions, or love 577's, they're not must haves, honestly nothing that crazy special at that high price.
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Oh I forgot to mention the shape. It's got a pretty decent shape, definitely not a banana shape, pretty close to 2010 577's. The outsoles are also speckled in sand like spots, kind of cool. The insoles have that UK map print, pretty neat. Be careful with the traction on some wet surfaces the rubbers still the same as normal 577's for the outsoles lol.
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And that's how you contribute, good looks
Thinking of picking up the 990 burgundy but I see that the shopawol.com is phone or email orders only and I guess the code doesn't work anymore, that code made the 990 a better deal imo
Thinking of picking up the 990 burgundy but I see that the shopawol.com is phone or email orders only and I guess the code doesn't work anymore, that code made the 990 a better deal imo
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Today 1300LG
superblytrife
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Great info, brahs. Definitely appreciate it.
Welp, guess those are going on the ever-growing must cop, general release list.
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I wanted to wear runners this summer, including my New Balances, but I guess I'll wear them this fall instead.
Here are my two though.
Still looking for some 996's though
Here are my two though.
Still looking for some 996's though
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Thank you good sir. repped
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Just popped up on IG. Caption states that these are two of the four 997 colorways for 2014.
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Cop cop cop!
Just popped up on IG. Caption states that these are two of the four 997 colorways for 2014.
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Thanks for that info, great post.
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Need that navy pair for sure! I'm guessing we'll see a black pair and a maroon or red pair as well.
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Anyone else still waiting on their shipping confirmation from Concepts on the Mints?
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A maroon pair will be great!!
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Yup still waiting, I'm early 16s though, should get it today I'm assuming, I ain't sweatin it
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im still waiting on my 2nd order confirmation but that's order #16***
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yep still waiting. also in the 16s
skb1041
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still waiting... 161xx here
wearing those new balance x nice kicks IDs at work today
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mints should be here tomorrow, cant wait 
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Appreciate that man! I'm gonna try and be more active in this thread, when I review the mints I'll be sure to give a shout out to you guys. This thread is awesome. Also if anyone is interested there are some really cheap NB models marked down on finish line. Not many size options and they aren't from the made in the USA line, but a steal none the less.
9th Wonder
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pebble blues are up on JC
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LoX
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Shipping confirmed...order 160xx
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Just placed my Pebble Blue order. YESSSS!!
