New Balance

[AdamJ]

I need a black pair for when it's no longer boot season. Last two pairs of 2002r have fallen apart after a year or so, so I'm going off them. Any recs?

[goosehd]

@AdamJ high use or shite quality? I’m surprised that they fell apart so quickly. One and you would think that it’s a fluke, but two makes you wonder.

[AdamJ]

@goosehd unsure mate, it always seems to be the heel that comes away, design flaw? Keen to try a different sole for that reason

[Tago Mago]

@AdamJ does it have to be New Balance? If no, give Shoes Like Pottery a try. Very happy with mine, all black looks cool imo

[AdamJ]

@Tago-Mago na not necessarily. Will check them out

[MTpockets]

@Matt - atta boy! Hope you dig the bright orange as much as I do. True workwear colors here IMO.

I wear this pair quite often - as well as the recent purple/brown baklavas - starting to enjoy the 992 quite a bit.

[MTpockets]

@AdamJ - on that note, I have also noticed a bit of sole separation on some of my 990v6 NB. Hope they aren't skimping on the glue these days, as I feel like NB is really starting to push up on Nike - although that's just an observation - no actual data to support that statement.

[Matt]

@AdamJ try some made in USA or made in UK models. Or these…

https://beaspunge.com/products/osmosis-orca-black-grey-black

[AdamJ]

@MTpockets they have got way more popular in recent years. Back when I was in high school, you wouldn't be seen rocking NB if you could avoid it

As it's happened on two pairs, think I'll opt for made in USA as @Matt suggests

[MTpockets]

@AdamJ - yes miUSA are supposed to be higher quality...although the issues I've seen are on those versions too. Granted I wear the shit out of them. Bottom line - it's not gonna stop me from wearing NB. I dig the 990v6 and 992 miUSA waaay too much.

Hope you find a silhouette that you enjoy.

[Matt]

Due to my considerable sneaker collection I tend to not wear the same pair twice in a row ever so they stay in fair shape. A pair of J Crew x NB I got in 2011 just started to separate

[AdamJ]

992s in the driving seat atm

[ZackB]

@Matt which j crew new balances are they? I used to have quite a few.

I need to try out the 992, looks super comfortable.

[Matt]

@ZackB

[Matt]

The 992s are pretty great. I have two pair now and love them. I went tts but they’re very roomy. I probably could go down a half size but like the extra toe room. if you’re on the edge between sizes it wouldn’t hurt.

[SKT]

Speaking of 992’s I kinda like these. Releasing tomorrow

+1 to what Matt said about sizing too

[MTpockets]

@Matt - agree 992 a bit longer than 990v6. But I too enjoy the extra room with my 50+yo feets.

[Matt]

Yeah, I didnt used to have to consider things like arthritis when buying shoes.

[Matt]

@SKT those would go great with some Baker pants.

[SKT]

@Matt great combo. Hmm