New Balance

[Matt]

It works every time. I’m such a sucker.

[SKT]

Picked these up a few years ago and really love the “denim-like” color way. Made in UK NB 670 “Bluesman”.

[Matt]

I was looking at these this morning. I have the v5 and love them…

[SKT]

Yeah those are killer. Do you hike in the v5’s some? Tread looks good

[Matt]

I did some whilst on the road but did most of my hard hiking in the North Face ones I have. I forget the model. They have a vibram sole and a rubber toe guard which is nice. The new version comes in a GorTex model as well. I like them a lot. I run in NB also. they really do make nice working shoes, not just street shoes.

[SKT]

I’m a fan for sure. Been wearing these a lot lately too. Recent 990v1

[Matt]

Love that cream color.

[SKT]

Same and they really haven’t picked up too much indigo even when I wear em with the UHR’s.

[Matt]

I noticed that. I tend to shy away from lighter colors because of that.

[Matt]

@SKT if I were going to get new hikers it would probably be these…

[SKT]

Oh those are nice.

[Matt]

Straight fire…

[Matt]

My made in USA 1400s from J Crew. Maybe 15ish years old?

[Twistlock]

Made in UK 770, around 6 years old

[SKT]

@Matt like these a lot. Is that dark gray?

[Matt]

Navy with light grey. They came in a few colors.

[jerkules]

Stumbled upon these Made In USA 990v1 for a decent price:

Question is: are these awesome, or am I just convincing myself they’re awesome because they’re at a reduced price (like 33% off)?

[A Former User]

@jerkules i dig the colorway! I would jump on them!

[jerkules]

Thanks for the encouragement @Heavy_blue … unfortunately they literally sold out before I could complete the purchase.

Half relieved in a weird way - I was guilty of doing the same stupid thing I always do:
-> have some spare cash for some trainers
-> spend ages looking for “the perfect pair”
-> slowly increase the spending window in pursuit of “the perfect pair”
-> buy something 3-4x the cost that I originally intended.

The other thing is, all my sneakers end up as beaters. I’d want to baby those ones above to keep them looking so lovely and pristine, which they inevitably wouldn’t in wet, muddy UK.

[Matt]

I never wanted to wear any of my good shoes when we were on the east coast. Much easier to wear stuff out here in the desert.