Sept
17
2013
By
The Staff
of Valet.
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An American Shoe Evolution

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New Balance

New Balance created their first pair of running shoes in 1938. Today, they're the only major footwear brand making athletic sneakers in America. And some of their signature kicks are as popular today as when they were first released. From iconic suede and mesh kicks to more modern lightweight running shoes, New Balance continues to craft hardwearing, comfortable footwear proudly sewn in the US with integrity.

 
1982
The 990

Challenged to create the best athletic shoe on Earth regardless of time or cost, the New Balance R&D team spent four years perfecting the design. Never before had a running shoe provided such flexibility, stability and support.

$180, by New Balance

 
1985
The 1300

A soft and flexible running shoe that features premium leather, a mesh upper and a molded midsole with ENCAP®. It's still made the same way today at the company's New England factories with the same quality craftsmanship.

$150, by New Balance

 
1988
The 996

A handsome and hardwearing sneaker in the brand's now signature suede and mesh styling. Advertisements for the shoe proudly championed owned and operated facilities "right here in America."

$140, by New Balance

 
2009
The 990's
Reintroduction

This American classic has been reinvented to be lighter and softer with more flexibility (thanks to ABZORB® SBS advanced cushioning).
The shoe takes its predecessor's legacy of comfort, dependability and style to a whole new level.

$155, by New Balance

 
 
2012
The 1290

Designed in Boston and made in Maine, which is, coincidentally, about how far you feel you can run in this breathable, featherweight performance sneaker.

$125, by New Balance

 

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Note: One out of every four pairs of shoes New Balance sells in the USA is made or assembled here.
Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we label our shoes "Made in the USA."