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| - All the cool kids can keep their pumped up kicks. I prefer to kick it old school in my New Balance 574s.
Truth is, I'm a tough foot to fit. Wide of forefoot, narrow of heel, no arch to speak of. My feet are skis, they're pontoons, they're natural snowshoes.
So when I find shoes that work, I buy 'em in bulk.
Judging from my closet (and storage locker), I've done pretty well at New Balance. I soothe my savage hipster with the aforementioned 574s in a range of colours, and lace up for the gym in sturdy leather cross-trainers.
These shoes fit, they last, and what they lack in celebrity endorsements, they make up in the fact that I can cutomize my own pair. After all, I am the only celebrity I care about.
Service is generally pretty solid. Staff undergo rigorous training on the merits of different styles. Ask about materials, and they're up on the latest sneaker-geek technology. Looking for a proper fit? From gait analyses to pressure tests, they've got you covered. The return policy is reasonable as well.
I admit, the shoes can be a bit pricey at full pop, but on sale they're a solid bargain. They must be, since I keep coming back.
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