Celebrity Spotting
This week's celebrity New Balance sighting is Hilary Duff! Hilary is spotted leaving a gym in LA wearing the 993 in black. Check back next week to see who is tagged next!
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Mar 9, 2010
If the shoe fits.
I can never stress enough how important it is to have proper fitting shoes. One of the best ways to figure out if your shoes are too short, besides the obvious toe jamming, is to remove the insert and see where your toe marks are. Chances are, like a lot of people, your toes are right at the end of the insert which might indicate ill fitting shoes. Make sure to have your feet measured every time you purchase shoes, this will eliminate the possibility of pain down the road. Some of the problems that are caused by shoes that do not fit correctly are:
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Mar 8, 2010
New Balance at The Oscars!
A night to remember! Last night was the Oscars and everyone was dressed to the 9's. Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, ditched his normal attire of a black turtleneck and Levis jeans; for a tuxedo paired perfectly with his New Balance 992 (now 993) sneakers. Made me giggle a little bit. I wonder if he uses the New Balance Iphone app? Check out more photos here.
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Mar 1, 2010
Call ME!
Have questions and you don't want to wait for an answer? Call me. Nothing is more aggravating than being transferred, pushing buttons for different departments, or just not getting through. A live person will answer the phone every time you call. We can help you if you have certain questions about sizing, foot conditions, or if you just want to say hello. Our store hours and contact info can be found here.
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Girls on the Run need volunteers!
Some of us run to stay healthy, lose weight, or just clear our head. Everyone needs a role model and now is the chance you can make a big difference in someone's life. Girls on the Run, the non-profit prevention program that encourages pre-teen girls to develop healthy lifestyles through running, is now in need of buddies. All you need to do is love running! Find out the details here. There are over 50 locations nationwide.
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Feb 27, 2010
993 Military Collection!
New Balance is showing their support for the troops with their collection of Military inspired 993's. A new take on your favorite running shoes, these new models will retain all the favored features of the Heritage collection but now in new styles to represent each branch of the armed forces. Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard each have a color scheme that draws inspiration off their respective brands recognizable seal. Each branch insignia is stitched into the tongue of the shoe and New Balance continues their tradition of "Made in the USA" by including the U.S. flag visible on the back of every heel and overlaid with the letters USA.
The military emblem is also featured on the insole of each shoe for an extra kick. Now priced at $103.99! Sizes are limited so get your pair today!
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Feb 26, 2010
New Balance At Large!
Show your creative side with New Balance by posting photos of your New Balance shoes at large on Flickr. Whether you decide to go the Post Modern Expressionist route or if it's just a pic of you and your NB's just out enjoying life we want to see! It's a fun way to express yourself and get involved in the New Balance community.
And for those New Balance owners whose sneakers are all ready works of art there's a gallery just for your 574's.
![New Balance 574 "Clips" - "Green" [#55 of #480] - 2009 by Vagrant Sneaker](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/4016381370_4f4716ff9e_s.jpg)
Check out what other people are posting and leave a comment or just like the Louvre you can sit back and enjoy the art.
Posted at 2:54 PM by Manuella | Comments [0] | #Check This Out
Feb 24, 2010
Feet Growing?
Not exactly. When was the last time you had your feet measured? If it has been over a year, then my friend it is time! Multiple things happen in our lives that can affect the size of our feet such as: pregnancy, weight gain, and poor fitting shoes. Most customers who walk into the store don't know their true shoe size. New Balance carries multiple sizes and widths to accommodate any size foot. So, if you are in the area stop in and have your feet measured free of charge! Maybe we can elevate your heart rate with our great selection.
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Feb 23, 2010
Daily Dose of New Balance
New Balance has decided to dip its toes into social networking. As of February 22, New Balance started releasing 15-30 second films online at NewBalance365.com. With a new set of 365 short films—one of which will be released every day over the next year, New Balance is looking to get a foothold into consumers' daily lives. "Some films are funny, others are more artful; some thoughtful and some are hard to explain," he said. The ads were shot by Swedish director Jesper Kouthoofd, who's manned the camera for brands like Ikea and Volvo. Check out the full article here.
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Feb 19, 2010
2010 Moustache Awards
Yes, MOUSTACHE AWARDS. New Balance Germany has formed a moustache club. Women and Men are invited to show off their weird and wacky moustaches. Simply send in a picture with your name and email to lifestyle@newbalance.de.
All members and teams that join the club will automatically participate in the NB Moustache Awards 2010, which will be given out in April. All moustache-pictures will undergo an official voting. The person or team with the most votes wins the award. To get votes, copy and paste the link to your pictures and share it with your friends. Each vote counts! There will be two award categories: Professionals (retailers) and not (fans & friends). Professionals can win a NB Moustache Party amounting to 1.000 Euros, not professionals can win amongst a wide range of prizes -- from Nintendo Wiis over Flip Cams to exclusive G-Shock watches. But this is not it! There's going to be an "official member button" for each member, as well as many other cool gadgets like T-shirts or mini-combs for your personal groom. Check out the official website here.
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