what is wrong with New Balance shoes

[Saint Monica]

buzzfeed and here has ripped on them.

Why?

[trafficgirl]

I didn't know anything was wrong with them. They're the only kind that fit my astronomically large feet.

[azurely]

I don't know, I love them. They were my go to brand for running shoes when I was still running.

[mushmouse]

I wear them too. SOMEONE PLEASE COME TELL THE WHITE PEOPLE WHAT'S WRONG WITH THEM!

[housewife]

I love mine but I always giggle at the olds that wear the solid white ones.

[Champagne Supernova]

What?

Yeah, the solid white ones are a big NO. LOL.

[trafficgirl]

Mine are white and purple - sounds like I'm at least safe from being labeled an old. Whew.

[pantsparty]

The white ones are for, like, the olds.

[illgetthere]

H loves the gray 993s; he promised to not buy anymore for 3 years if he got them.

[bluelily]

My MIL bought a pair of MEN's white ones the other day. Her uncool kinda burned my eyes.

[Deleted]

They're my fav running shoes. I didn't know anything was wrong with them.

[papie]

My ILs wear them all the time. No. I own a pair for running, which is acceptable.

[pantsparty]

Okay, what's really wrong with them is Jerry Seinfeld. That's the way the olds wear them. Tapered jeans and New Balance shoes. It's like a uniform.

[lauralala]

They are the only brand that really fit my feet right. But I've never had a white pair, so it sounds like I'm safe.

[MixedBerryJam]

Apr 9, 2014 16:07:37 GMT -5 housewife said:

I love mine but I always giggle at the olds that wear the solid white ones.

So white with a grey "N" is okay though, right? No reason ... I love mine, but I bought my first pair because they're local for me.

[VeryViolet]

I had a pair and DH asked me if I was going to tai chi with my grandma every time I put them on. I liked them and still wore them until I needed new shoes.

[housewife]

Apr 9, 2014 18:53:39 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Apr 9, 2014 16:07:37 GMT -5 housewife said:

I love mine but I always giggle at the olds that wear the solid white ones.

So white with a grey "N" is okay though, right? No reason ... I love mine, but I bought my first pair because they're local for me.

I'm pretty sure you're safe. I wish I had a pic of my Dad - he's the poster boy of old's in new balances.

Picture some liiiiight wash jeans that were most likely purchased at Montgomery Wards circa 1989, a darker (but still light) denim shirt, a solid porn 'stache, black gold toe socks and bright white new balances.

[dirtyred]

They're the only brand that doesn't aggravate my plantar fasciitis. I love them.

[joenali]

I want to say New Balance was/is the last hold over for a running shoe made in America.

[rupertpenny]

The plain grey 574's are an integral part of the southern fraternity guy uniform.

[rupertpenny]

Apr 9, 2014 19:25:44 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Apr 9, 2014 19:15:46 GMT -5 rupertpenny said:

The plain grey 574's are an integral part of the southern fraternity guy uniform.

Shut up! Are you serious?

LOL yes. Whenever boat shoes aren't appropriate what else are you supposed to wear with your 5" inseam shorts and colorful polo?

[rupertpenny]

I found an example from our honeymoon pictures. Note the lack of collar, this is obviously relaxed vacation version. 


I promise my H is actually well dressed usually. 

[Beeps (WOT?*)]

Apr 9, 2014 19:33:22 GMT -5 lilmissladybug said:

Apr 9, 2014 19:08:43 GMT -5 housewife said:

I'm pretty sure you're safe. I wish I had a pic of my Dad - he's the poster boy of old's in new balances.

Picture some liiiiight wash jeans that were most likely purchased at Montgomery Wards circa 1989, a darker (but still light) denim shirt, a solid porn 'stache, black gold toe socks and bright white new balances.

LOL!! You just described my dad to a T except imagine these used as house shoes. Literally one shoe has "house" the other "shoes" written on the top of the toe box in black marker. 

This is so great. I would totally do this for DH if we weren't a shoeless house. Just because it's hilarious.

I like New Balance.  They're really the only good tennis/running shoe that's made in a wide that would fit my pregnant-four-times duck feet.  And the only ones that would fit DD2 and GD2's tremendously pudgy feet as well.

[housewife]

Apr 9, 2014 19:12:42 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Apr 9, 2014 19:08:43 GMT -5 housewife said:

I'm pretty sure you're safe. I wish I had a pic of my Dad - he's the poster boy of old's in new balances.

Picture some liiiiight wash jeans that were most likely purchased at Montgomery Wards circa 1989, a darker (but still light) denim shirt, a solid porn 'stache, black gold toe socks and bright white new balances.

Oh man, I know exactly what you are talking about.  Please tell me he also wore some sort of cap or visor to get the full old dude in new balance effect. LOL

And distract from these awesome specs, no way! (Ekkk.. I hope the pic works)

[jaylea]

Apr 9, 2014 18:53:39 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Apr 9, 2014 16:07:37 GMT -5 housewife said:

I love mine but I always giggle at the olds that wear the solid white ones.

So white with a grey "N" is okay though, right? No reason ... I love mine, but I bought my first pair because they're local for me.

Are you in ME? I have a soft spot for NB because they are Maine based, as am I.

[MixedBerryJam]

Apr 9, 2014 20:20:18 GMT -5 jaylea said:

Apr 9, 2014 18:53:39 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

So white with a grey "N" is okay though, right? No reason ... I love mine, but I bought my first pair because they're local for me.

Are you in ME? I have a soft spot for NB because they are Maine based, as am I.

Actually, all this time I thought they were MA based! Well, New England is still local.

ETA: They're MA and ME ... We're both right!

[wannabe]

NB is the brand that makes the runDisney shoes. I may or may not have a pair of red Minnies.

[bronxgirl]

Apr 9, 2014 19:10:15 GMT -5 dirtyred said:

They're the only brand that doesn't aggravate my plantar fasciitis. I love them.

I have plantar fasciitis and my podiatrist recommended NB. 

[Awkward]

My future FIL and his wife wear matching white ones with gray trim everywhere they go. Grocery store, church, college graduations, white New Balance sneakers.