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Posted: 3/18/2019 11:57:12 AM EDT
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I got my first pair of new balances at age 12
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:01:15 PM EDT
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Going to relax, finish my coffee and head to the mall for an H Mart run and that new pair of New Balance. This thread has been inspiring.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:08:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:10:17 PM EDT
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I really do not give a shit if I fit a meme stereotype wearing New Balance shoes. With my 4E width paddle foot, the other makes never fit right. New Balance is one of the few shoe brands I can sight unseen online order a style of shoe in the stated size and there is a 99% chance it is going to fit.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:18:47 PM EDT
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Been wearing New Balance for almost 40 years. I used to run 5 miles a day 37 years ago. But life and kids and work etc. put an end to that. They have always been very comfortable shoes to wear. Currently wearing a pair of 990 V4's. As to personal facts.
Age 67. Early this year I took a look at myself and did not like what I saw. 5 foot 9 inches and 249 pounds. Resurrected the kids old Weider home gym and went to work. 8 week later I am down to 229 pounds. Still a long way to go, but also still going. A surprise bout of sciatica the past two weeks has slowed my down quite a bit but the workouts do not seem to affect it so I keep on going when I can. One great things about being an old fart is I don't give a damn what other people think. My foot structure that leaves me prone to shin splints and New Balance has been a great shoe for me over the decades. Made in the USA too. Shopping for any shoe has always been a trial for me. Dress shoes even more so. When I find something that works I stick with it and don't care what anyone else thinks. Loving my New Balance 990's. I'll let others drink the swoosh Kool-aid. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:19:16 PM EDT
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Wife won’t let me wear those shoes. 
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:20:47 PM EDT
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If you have a wide foot you wear New Balance or you don't wear athletic shoes. Big hole in the market others don't see. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:23:25 PM EDT
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 this thread.....and it's so telling about many of the members here |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:24:31 PM EDT
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You wear Air Force 1s? |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:24:34 PM EDT
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Ok - Who on this board doesn’t own a pair of NBs? Well, besides OP, who doesn’t? You want comfortable? Try on some Thorogood boots with the Goodyear welts. If I'm not wearing those, then I'm going full summer mode in flip flops. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:29:18 PM EDT
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"They called me a misogynist and a rapist. I am not a misogynist!"
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:29:20 PM EDT
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White dad starter pack https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/68624/987D4CB4-1FE5-4392-8E95-24F370955D77_jpeg-882059.JPG Mexican dad started pack https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/68624/9F4DF10A-2CB8-4AF1-8FF9-D297E899C47B_jpeg-882060.JPG Black dad starter pack https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/68624/64886DD9-610B-43CB-ACBB-81017FBA274F_jpeg-882062.JPG 
An it’s the Top half.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:34:05 PM EDT
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Iron Mike doesn't give a shit what anyone thinks of his shoes. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:44:30 PM EDT
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close enough lol |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:57:45 PM EDT
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These are the NB's that alpha dads wear - https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/50215/3469F4BE-7883-4CE7-B435-336620ED064D_jpeg-882109.JPG |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:05:16 PM EDT
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this thread.....and it's so telling about many of the members here
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:07:58 PM EDT
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When they go on sale I buy two pairs.It's almost time to rock my new ones and start looking for sales. LOL !
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:12:58 PM EDT
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Brooks or nothing
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:20:36 PM EDT
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Supported Trump. Good in my book regardless of what they look like |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:51:45 PM EDT
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Arfcom: Waaaa! Society is going to hell. The nuclear family is disappearing. War has been declared on middle class values! Also arfcom. Icky poo! I wouldn't be caught dead in new balance shoes, even though they come in many sizes and are comfortable. People might think I'm a middle class dad that mows his own grass. 1. Those who actually Are middle class dads who mow their own grass. 2. Millennials who care about fashion and pretending to be young and hip. Ironically, they are now middle aged and mostly without children. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:53:01 PM EDT
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I'm 45 and have never nor will ever even try on a pair. I wear Vans (first pair I was 10) Under Armour, and Nike for casual. Business casual, I have 8 pairs of Clarks, I wear Reef flip flops around town, and Keen Sandals when summer hiking. New Balance shoes are embarrassing so are white calf tube socks.... I mostly wear all black plain sneakers for daily wear and have a bunch of Puma Suedes,Adidas Sambas and Adiease,Altama OTB,Palladiums and a pair of New Balance 212 skate shoes. They're great shoes. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:57:56 PM EDT
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You guys worry about the dumbest things. Dads dress a certain way to embarrass the living shit out of their offspring. It's a control mechanism. If they act up, their dorky looking dad has to come rescue them which is really humiliating. Don't any of you guys read the rule book? There are rules, you know.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:57:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/18/2019 2:07:49 PM EDT
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Middle aged guys wearing NB is no big deal, kids are going to make fun of you anyway.
What's really sad is the guys sporting their Vans, like it's still the 80's.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 2:25:33 PM EDT
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I wear what I want. 
I have lighter weight NB but these are better for my daily walks with the dog. 
First pic in thread with NB and GSD  Attached File
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Posted: 3/18/2019 2:27:13 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/144217/20190317_233755_png-881832.JPG That being said, I wear New Balance 574s, because I'm not old enough to sport the above New Balances yet. They are very comfortable. Need to get a new pair for the spring. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 2:37:11 PM EDT
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Complete the look.
1) White NB sneakers that are extra wide. 2) Red fanny pack 3) White tube socks with tan shorts 4) CCW reflector sash 5) Any 3 wolf t-shirt. Bonus for full moon and extra wolf. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 2:38:43 PM EDT
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Let the haters hate. Good comfortable shoes. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 2:41:29 PM EDT
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This thread reeks of mowed grass and capitulation.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:00:35 PM EDT
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This thread reeks of mowed grass and capitulation. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:15:48 PM EDT
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I live on New Balance. Know what size I wear, so they all fit right. Didn't know they were un-cool. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:34:37 PM EDT
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this thread.....and it's so telling about many of the members hereI get it. I finally understand GD. Wow. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:45:17 PM EDT
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Middle aged guys wearing NB is no big deal, kids are going to make fun of you anyway. What's really sad is the guys sporting their Vans, like it's still the 80's. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374309/vans_jpg-882224.JPG |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:45:21 PM EDT
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and gout, ED meds, and Icy Hot. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This thread reeks of mowed grass and capitulation. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:48:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While you feeling all sad n shit we out here feeling RAD bro! 
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:52:40 PM EDT
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New Balance is the shit. I also have wide, flat feet with over-pronation, but I was wearing them long before I was tuned into my needs.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 4:53:43 PM EDT
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Nope. 
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Posted: 3/18/2019 5:01:06 PM EDT
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Been to the mall. Drank my lunch. Have a shiny new pair of 608's
Now, I'm going to the kitchen to marinate meat to grill tonight.... |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 5:08:30 PM EDT
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It all makes so much sense now. I get it. I finally understand GD. Wow. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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this thread.....and it's so telling about many of the members hereI get it. I finally understand GD. Wow. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 5:14:54 PM EDT
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So this website,or at least the majority of people in this thread are middle aged overweight white dads that don't give a fuck and dress like nerds ?
Never owned a pair of NB, but not for the nerd reason,they just never appealed to me. I have a pair of Mizuno right now..I actually had to look up on the internet who they were made by because its just a logo and no name lol....Mizuno Wave Inspire. Now I will never get New Balance shoes because some nerd from the internet will stalk me and then make fun of me.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 5:22:39 PM EDT
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So this website,or at least the majority of people in this thread are middle aged overweight white dads that don't give a fuck and dress like nerds ? Never owned a pair of NB, but not for the nerd reason,they just never appealed to me. I have a pair of Mizuno right now..I actually had to look up on the internet who they were made by because its just a logo and no name lol....Mizuno Wave Inspire. Now I will never get New Balance shoes because some nerd from the internet will stalk me and then make fun of me. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 5:27:20 PM EDT
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Go look at New Balances they don’t all look like dad shoes.
Also try on adidas Ultra Boosts, Pure Boosts, or NMD’s they are one of if not the most comfortable shoes out at the moment. Anything Adidas uses boost material I will be comfortable. Hell even the Yeezy 350 Boost is more comfortable than any of Nike’s current offerings. I can’t wear anything else. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 5:28:04 PM EDT
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You wear Air Force 1s? |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 6:03:01 PM EDT
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My running shoes are NB Fresh Foam Gobi Trail.
I've been pretty happy with them, super light, but I don't wear them too much unless I'm running. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 6:26:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just Googled your shoes. Lol. Don't get me wrong, the all-white dad NBs are ugly as fuck. But you're standing in a huge glass house and hurling bowling balls, given the shoes you just said you wear. I dont give a damn what people wear on their feet...My shoes are all black and they dont stand out at all. So if needed i could throw many bowling balls at those white dad shoes lol Would never buy white shoes anyway,they would just get dirty really quick. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 6:42:17 PM EDT
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Wife won’t let me wear those shoes. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 6:53:13 PM EDT
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I've got a very clear picture of what an ARFCOM meet up would look like
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Posted: 3/18/2019 6:59:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nailed it. The new Fresh Foam shoes are the best. Very light and they just last. Only replaced my old pair because they looked bad. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 7:00:52 PM EDT
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My running shoes are NB Fresh Foam Gobi Trail. I've been pretty happy with them, super light, but I don't wear them too much unless I'm running. This is more about where one segment of the “athleisure” style crowd insults another. The rest of us are like, “does anyone actually wear running shoes for, you know, running?” |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 7:03:01 PM EDT
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New Balance is nirvana for my wide, flat, arthritic feet. Call me what you will. I don't care.
I can even torch steel in 'em...
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