New Balance

[GardenState]

What do the fine folks in this thread think about the New Balance Protection Pack sneakers? (

[Matt]

Love them. Still on my list though they’ve been being put off since they dropped. There are a green and blue pair that have those shoe plastic lace fasteners and I want those.

[GardenState]

@Matt I knew you were a man of good taste and enablement. My sister told me they were ugly and look like they were cut up. I like that brown pair too.

[Tago Mago]

Is that design by choice or do they inadvertently look as if they've been worn extensively already?

[GardenState]

@Tago-Mago See I don't think it makes them look worn. I think they resemble a topographic map or something. If they were ripped up I don't think I'd be interested.

[Matt]

I’m agree. If you’re anywhere near an outlet check that out. @Clint_D was at one recently and they had all kinds of MiUSA models for $70. He sent me some pics…

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

[Clint_D]

I picked these up for the missus at the NB Outlet, got them for $60 out the door:

That visit would have been real dangerous if they had anything worthwhile in a size 11.

[Matt]

Excellent choice.

[Oaktavia]

@Clint_D dude hell yeah I have similar ones and absolutely love that colorway.

[Matt]

[MTpockets]

Can't wait to get my hands on these -

[SKT]

@MTpockets very cool

[Matt]

Yeah I like those a lot.

[Seul]

Well I figured I'd get these since I'm attacking the Alps in April...

[Seul]

So I'm taking these and a regular pair of GTX Hierro trail shoes. Should be ok.

[Matt]

Those are tough.

[Seul]

@Matt said in New Balance:

Those are tough.

So are the Alps. Just ask Hannibal!

[Matt]

Sounds like an amazing trip you have planned. Are your elephants ready?

[Oaktavia]

After overdyeing these in indigo they felt too tight to wear at first. I am happy to report that they have loosened up nicely. I wore them for 10 hours today and have been comfortable. Took some evening photos after work in the backyard in Appalachia.