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

 
My Gentlemen's pack 1500s came in arrived Wednesday.  Finally had a chance to unbox them today - snapped some pics and tried them on.  The leather on these is wonderful.  I went with my 998 size and it fit snug, just like I like it.  However, the leather on these is so soft that I could literally feel them breaking in just walking around the house, and the got more and more comfortable the more I walked around.  I don't care about creasing, but for those that do - I can't find any creases yet (to my surprise) after about 5 minutes of walking around my house.

I thought it was interesting that they came in different boxes - I got the "Made in UK" box for the M1500GMBs and a standard "retro/performance" box for the M1500GMNs.  In pictures I thought I'd like the Tan/Green (M1500GMB) pair more, but in hand I actually like the Tan/Navy (M1500GMN) pair more.  TheY both came with extra waxed laces and Pantherella socks, which is a nice touch - I'll definitely be wearing these to work.  I'm REALLY, REALLY happy with these - especially since I got them each for $175 shipped.
great pick up man and good description 
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Finally got em! Took much longer than expected, but better late than never I guess lol...

Question though. I've never owned a pair of 997's. Are the midsoles suppose to look this way? Looks worn imo...
Both my pairs looked the exact same way. I think it was a manufacturing issue or something
 
Those blue 990s would be 
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 with a gum sole or a sole closer to that heel tab color.  As is they are still pretty nice.  1500s remind me a lot of the St Alfreds.
 
I just heard Burn rubber is charging $180 for those vernors ginger ale joints. I got my invite a couple days ago to the F&F event. Dont think im gonna cop the shoes though
 
red 1500s are great, wasn't happy with the st alfred 1500s and sold em , these should vill that void very well.
 
Didn't realize concepts had a restock and missed out on the Rose again! Size 12 on ebay are ridiculously priced :x

Wasn't there someone in here with a 12 complaining about the quality and price of the Rose?

The leather 997 looks great. Definitely will jump on them and the Red 1500. The orangish 990 also looks good after a second look.
 
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