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

[kicksiscrackv2]

I have a pair of Mark Ong dunks (not the SBs). He started here I dig them but that price...

 

[tierzer0]

New Balance 1600 "Black and Purple" Pack

http://sneakernews.com/2014/01/02/new-balance-1600-black-purple-pack/

Those purple ones are ill. Might have to cop to go with my red and blue ones.

 

[willmax14]

The 997 are re-releasing this year as you all know. 

And they are 2 collabs on the works, one is USA store and the other is a Europe store

Really excited to see what they put out

 

[solefreedom1013]

^ Always with the good info.

Looking forward to the 997s.

 

[B Sox]

Looking forward to 997s as well. That price though :\

 

[Chopper]

These joints are FLAMES. 

 

[astrodela]

Looking forward to 997s as well. That price though

...my thoughts exactly

 

[B Sox]

I don't think that's the right price...I've seen $215 though

 

[njavier03]

Those purple ones are ill. Might have to cop to go with my red and blue ones.

im diggin' both. i hope the purple is actually that nice in person. any info on where they're made?

did anyone else notice the dented toe box in the pic? i mean they couldve at least used a different shoe for the pic

 

[solefreedom1013]

Over $200 on the 997 GRs? Sheesh.

 

[swagnet]

at least you have 7 months to save up

 

[devon97]

These joints are FLAMES. 

Agreed bro it's always good to see they keeping bringing the OG colors classic

 

[dtb00201]

I don't think that's the right price...I've seen $215 though

They can kick rocks at $215 too lol

 

[carterman904]

These joints are FLAMES. 

Copped!! Thank you sir

 

[jerusareem]

can someone explain why 997s deserve that high of a price......

I love them to death but HELL NAH im not dropping 200 or more on them

 

[deleted user 7639]

 

 [h1]mita sneakers x SBTG x New Balance x Fabrix MRT580SM Special Package[/h1]
via: hypebeast.com

Thoughts on these? Personally I've been a fan of SBTG's customs, don't think these will hit stateside though

This is straight flamez bruh 

Body Ready

 

[footsoldier]

Those 997's look doooooooooope. Price is nuts but I don't mind if I know I'm getting my money's worth, which I will be.

 

[clarkwgrizwald]

 

[heshua]

Ill be shocked if the prices of 997s are more than like 160ish. Those prices cant be right.

 

[rianbeing]

I need those mita x sbtg collab. Had my eye on them awhile!

 

[delvyn13]

I need those mita x sbtg collab. Had my eye on them awhile!

You got to wait for 16th Jan for the worldwide release bro. Singapore and Japan has sell out. 

 

[powerprof]

These joints are FLAMES. 

Bought them earlier this year and have been wearing them alot. The quality is also very nice. My favourite NB of the year next to the Tea Packs.

 

[beansietime]

Love this lace swap.I've been eyeing the drawstrings on the dust bag as a second set of laces.same color but round.

 

[superblytrife]

can someone explain why 997s deserve that high of a price......

I love them to death but HELL NAH im not dropping 200 or more on them

There is absolutely no reason they deserve that price tag. The situation is similar to the 990s last year--no need for those to be $180 MSRP. And I think most people probably agree with that because almost everyone I know grabbed those with deep discounts. The only pair I paid retail for was the Navys, and a few weeks later I was kicking myself when they could be had for $120-$130ish with ease. That was the last time I paid retail for a GR NB.

IMO, it's a pure money grab by NB. They realize that they're hot right now and that their retro following has grown a TON. So they drop an obscure, never-before-rereleased shoe, jack up the price and hope that people flock. Can't say I blame them, as they're in the business of making money. But $200+? And they didn't even get the OG colorways right? Easy pass.

The worst part is that if GRs are $200, what will collabs cost?

 

[tierzer0]

There is absolutely no reason they deserve that price tag. The situation is similar to the 990s last year--no need for those to be $180 MSRP. And I think most people probably agree with that because almost everyone I know grabbed those with deep discounts. The only pair I paid retail for was the Navys, and a few weeks later I was kicking myself when they could be had for $120-$130ish with ease. That was the last time I paid retail for a GR NB.

IMO, it's a pure money grab by NB. They realize that they're hot right now and that their retro following has grown a TON. So they drop an obscure, never-before-rereleased shoe, jack up the price and hope that people flock. Can't say I blame them, as they're in the business of making money. But $200+? And they didn't even get the OG colorways right? Easy pass.

The worst part is that if GRs are $200, what will collabs cost?

Completely agree sir.