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      MikeC
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      Class is in session…..
      http://www.endclothing.com/brands/new-balance/new-balance-m576nga-25th-anniversary-edition-105579.html

      If it says suede or leather, it's cow. They specifically state when it's pigskin.

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        yeah that is what I thought, I am referring to Dlaz stating that New Balance told him that they don't know what animal it comes from… I completely agree with what you are saying MikeC.. I'm just not sure what HE is saying

        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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        • thewickettT
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          Thanks for the quick reply - I'm assuming a step up in both material quality and construction?

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            MikeC,your info gives me some hope.
            @tatmantall;this is a statement when they replied to my email;

            _Thank you for contacting New Balance Customer Support! I'm glad to see that you are interested in the materials that we make the 1300 and 1600 uppers out of. Both of these shoes have leather uppers. Our shoes are sourced from a variety of locations, so we actually cannot account for 100% of the shoes' makeup. Since we cannot recommend these styles are 100% guaranteed free of all the pig originated materials, it may be safest for you not to purchase these products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

            I would recommend some of our ML574 models, like the "Backpack" edition, as this shoe is a synthetic upper and is free of leather and suede materials. I have included a link below:

            http://www.newbalance.com/Backpack-574/ML574-B,default,pd.html

            To ensure proper comfort and fit, we recommend that you go to a retailer to be properly sized for the shoe. May we have your zip code to do a search in your area for stores that have ordered that particular style from us within the past 30 days? You are also welcome to search for retailers on your own using our store locator. They may not carry that style, but they might be able to special order the shoe for you.

            http://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-newbalance_us-Site/default/Stores-Find

            If you're interested, I would be more than happy to put you on our exclusive New Balance Online Retail mailing list. This way, you'll be the first to receive special deals and promotions (like free shipping and discounts) on our current products. If you'd like to start receiving these preferred deals, please just reply to this email and I will set you up right away.

            If you have any questions, please contact us via email or by phone at 800-622-1218

            Sincerely,

            Jake

            New Balance Brand Representative_

            Guys,i've been dying seeing the good NB releases pass me by cause i was still in doubt about it.
            I can forget about KITH NB releases,cause thats just effing impossible to cop without paying triple the price.
            PS:I hate the synthetic uppers like the backpack series,doesn't have any soul in them.

            @MikeC; thanks again for the info also on the UK made NB. 😉

            HC-MD-01

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            • tatmantallT
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              Ahhh…. Gotcha. I think I was just misunderstanding what you were implying originally and I apologize for that ; However, your email gave me the clarity I had hoped for. APpreciate it sir!

              "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                MikeC
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                I think they are referring to the non-USA and non-UK New Balances.

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                  Picked these up a few weeks ago. A collaboration between New Balance and Burn Rubber Detroit called the Miggy to honor Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown. Limited to 44 pair for his 44 home run season.

                  Dedicated to denim

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                  • Sugar MountainS
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                    Nice colourway. Are these made in the USA?

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                      dlaz
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                      after reading MikeC comments,I straight away copped this,

                      btw,now I remember like a lot of NBxKith RF releases uses pig suede and they do mention it on the website.like the salmon sole 1300.

                      HC-MD-01

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                      • tatmantallT
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                        Nice

                        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                        • SeulS
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                          Old NB 576 miE

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                          • veloaudioV
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                            @MikeC:

                            Class is in session…..
                            http://www.endclothing.com/brands/new-balance/new-balance-m576nga-25th-anniversary-edition-105579.html

                            If it says suede or leather, it's cow. They specifically state when it's pigskin.

                            Thanks for the link MikeC. Really like the green version of these.

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                            • riffblaster generalR
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                              The revlite 574 is great and pig free.

                              PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                @Sugar:

                                Nice colourway. Are these made in the USA?

                                Yes they are.

                                Dedicated to denim

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                                • toddjcoleyT
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                                  Any one know of shops in London stocking the made in USA and gb gear? Cheers

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                                  • Sugar MountainS
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                                    Made in England ones can be found in most outlets. I got my 576 from Offspring in Covent Garden. Size? probably have a good range too, just down the street.

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                                    • GingerMagicianG
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                                      @Sugar:

                                      Made in England ones can be found in most outlets. I got my 576 from Offspring in Covent Garden. Size? probably have a good range too, just down the street.

                                      Foot Patrol well worth a visit too - usually have a decent selection of the USA stuff.

                                      Simon

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                                      > You're not even bloody ginger  >:(

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                                        991

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                                            Been sat on these for a couple of years.  I think they were made for Sportie LA ?

                                            I like the polka dot details and the mix of material textures used.

                                            There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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