Boost and react gives me foot fatigue and become uncomfortable after being on my feet for too long unless I’m using them to run in. Standing around and walking for long periods I’m picking the 99x
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New balance got the cushion plus the support. React and boost are just cushion. Need a little stability walking around and nb has that. Primarily wear a 990v3 daily
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Zoom > Encap > anything else
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Haven’t tried React yet, but love Boost until it “bottoms out”.
As far as NBs, I’ve been living in the Marblehead 2002r, and find them way more comfortable than my v3s
Recent lace swaps:
As far as NBs, I’ve been living in the Marblehead 2002r, and find them way more comfortable than my v3s
Recent lace swaps:
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The first weekend back in March when we finally got some nice weather I tried to play pickup basketball for the first time in like 2 years (cause of COVID).
I played 2 days back to back after the first day I had a lot of stiffness and soreness in my calves and around my ankle. That second day around after around the 3rd game I tried to push off my left leg to cut to the hoop and I hear a pop in the back of my leg.
My initial thought was that I ruptured my Achilles because those first days I could barely put weight on it and there was swelling but after going to the doctor I passed all the Achilles connectivity tests they do and he told me it was tendinitis and extremely inflamed.
Basically those first 3 weeks I couldn’t wear any other shoes comfortably beyond my 992’s and 991’s to work anything else either aggravated my heel, or fatigued my leg out by the end of the day . I’m a teacher so I’m on my feet all day. The NB’s had the comfort and support my heel needed until I could get a brace for it. I just was able to start back light jogging on it last week.
I played 2 days back to back after the first day I had a lot of stiffness and soreness in my calves and around my ankle. That second day around after around the 3rd game I tried to push off my left leg to cut to the hoop and I hear a pop in the back of my leg.
My initial thought was that I ruptured my Achilles because those first days I could barely put weight on it and there was swelling but after going to the doctor I passed all the Achilles connectivity tests they do and he told me it was tendinitis and extremely inflamed.
Basically those first 3 weeks I couldn’t wear any other shoes comfortably beyond my 992’s and 991’s to work anything else either aggravated my heel, or fatigued my leg out by the end of the day . I’m a teacher so I’m on my feet all day. The NB’s had the comfort and support my heel needed until I could get a brace for it. I just was able to start back light jogging on it last week.
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Glad you dodged the “achilles bullet”
. I got hit with it 6 years ago after tryin to get back to hoopin after 1-2 years off (full rupture; surgically repaired) 
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Ah, got it! Now I understand the shoe's fine balance of everything. Thanks for the insight, guys!
WASHED KING
- glad to hear it wasn't anything too serious!
WASHED KING
- glad to hear it wasn't anything too serious!
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Maybe that's why the brand is called New Balance?Ah, got it! Now I understand the shoe's fine balance of everything. Thanks for the insight, guys!
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Glad you dodged the “achilles bullet”
I appreciate it, It was basically my snap to reality that I’m not 19 years old anymore and cant just pick up and play without stretching or run intense games after long periods of not playing.
The whole you don’t use it, you lose it thing isn’t a joke.
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. At 30+, preparations must be made - definitely learned the hard way lol
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I know they're performance runners, but have y'all tried; Nike's ZoomX models, NB's Fuel Cell models, Saucony's PWRRUN PB models? These are each respective brand's A1 cushioning foams for marathon racing. I believe all are PEBA (Polyether block amide) foams.
I run, but I'll admit that I've purchased some models/cws just for casual wear, ESP with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2s.
I run, but I'll admit that I've purchased some models/cws just for casual wear, ESP with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2s.
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God I hope the v6 in that video are not the final design. Easily the worst out of the 990 series- somehow made a “dad” shoe into a grandpa shoe
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I really need these 550 JFG in a 14. It’s just unreal how they are basically nonexistent or prices are crazy on the secondary market.
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NB Fuel cell is comparable to Adidas Bounce, Nike React, Brooks DNA amp, Saucony PWRfoam or PWRrun
NB fresh foam is comparable to Adidas Boost, Nike Zoom, Brooks DNA foam, Saucony Everun, Asics Flytefoam
NB Encap isn't really comparable to anything else
Adidas Boost is the softest and has not technically been for actual running or performance for a few years now. It is just for lifestlye / walking
NB fresh foam is comparable to Adidas Boost, Nike Zoom, Brooks DNA foam, Saucony Everun, Asics Flytefoam
NB Encap isn't really comparable to anything else
Adidas Boost is the softest and has not technically been for actual running or performance for a few years now. It is just for lifestlye / walking
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I own a lot of performance running models from different brands, and I feel Nike's ZoomX is the softest.
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Refined Future 2002R Swap Ideas
High Learning
M2002RHL (looks the best to me)
Munsell White
Sea Salt (ooped to a coworker for retail)
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Refined Future 2002R Swap Ideas
High Learning
M2002RHL (looks the best to me)
Munsell White
Sea Salt (ooped to a coworker for retail)
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AFTER DEBATING IF I WANTED THESE(AND TRYING TO FIND MY SIZE), FINALLY PULLED THE TRIGGER.
FIRST PAIR OF NB’S SINCE AROUND 2008.
FIRST PAIR OF NB’S SINCE AROUND 2008.
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I own a lot of performance running models from different brands, and I feel Nike's ZoomX is the softest.
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M2002RHL (looks the best to me)
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Pretty accurate but I’d almost say NB Fuel Cell falls in between adidas Bounce and adidas Boost.
I’ll also add NB Fresh Foam tends to typically keep its “bounce” longer than adidas Boost….if u were to wear a pair of each on daily basis.
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Anyone receive shipping from AMM/SS for the 2002Rs or 550s?
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I’m looking for a pair of these DTLRs in a 12 if anyone happens to know where to find some for a decent price
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Atrocious
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cool advertising campaign though
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ALD / New Balance 650R at AimeLeonDore.com
<div>Fits true to size. Order your normal size. Size chart can be found in product details below.</div> <div></div> <!--x--> <ul> <li> <div>• Grey</div> <div>• Full grain leather overlays</div> <div>• Mesh underlays</div> <div>• Rubber outsole</div> <div>• EVA midsole with rubber cupsole</div>...
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Used to follow a guy, before my last IG got nuked, who did photography with little legomen/action figures working on AM1 air bubbles and stuff like that. Feel like that last pic is a rip off of that. Wish I could remember his handle
