Feb 7, 2010

Popsicle Collection

I know there are female sneaker heads out there that are just as obsessed with Retro's as their male counterparts. So in celebration of this fact, I present one of the two latest editions to hit the shelves at New Balance Tampa. First of which is the  introduction of the Popsicle Collection. This highly anticipated successor to the hugely successful Candy Collection gets a face lift with the updated 442 series and just in time for Spring/Summer.
 

                 

                 

           CW442PCP                                             CW442PCS

 

Sporting a color scheme of a mainly white upper with polka dot patterns on the inner linings and a translucent outsole, the retro styling and low profile design will definitely make an impact this Spring. Priced at $54.99, sizes are limited so order your pair before they're all gone.


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Feb 6, 2010

Step In. Step Up.

   As many of you know New Balance supports the greatest causes around the world (Susan G Komen, Special Olympics, Girls on the Run.) Now, if you go into a New Balance store and try on a pair of shoes New Balance will make $1 donation to one of the three causes mentioned above. If you purchase a pair of shoes you have the option to receive a $5 rebate or donate the $5 to one of the causes. Learn more here and read the official rules here. This is an amazing thing, and I am proud to be part of the New Balance family. Start Shopping!
 

 

 

                                                  


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Ouch! I really hate Plantar Fasciitis

  Do you ever wake up in the morning, stand up and want to fall back down? I woke up with the most excruciating pain in my right foot. I know what it is because I am in constant contact with tons of podiatrists. It's the dreaded Plantar Fasciitis. It literally feels like a rubber band is about to snap in my foot!  I know I am not the only one with this, because I help at least 1 out of every 5 customers a day with it. SO…I decided to look online and find something that will at least help me get through the day today. The best thing you can do is start your day with a stretching exercise. I found the following stretch most beneficial for me. Thanks About.com!



           



 1. Stand barefoot.



 2. Left one heel off the ground but keep the ball of the foot and toes flat.        

   

    3.You will feel a stretch on the underside of the ball of the foot.                        

    

    4. Hold for a count of 10. Release.

   

    5. Repeat 10 times.



  What exercises work for you?

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Feb 4, 2010

Endorsed By NO ONE!

  "Endorsed by no one" slogan for New Balance comes to end. New Balance has signed an endorsement deal with the American record holder for the 3,000 meter steeplechase, Jenny Barringer. I'm always interested in what New Balance is doing in the news, so I came across this article and all I could think of was New Balance, who generally steers clear of celebrity endorsements, must have come across one amazing person! "Jenny's accomplishments as an athlete make her a great brand ambassador for New Balance," Tom Carleo, general manager of running at New Balance, said in a statement.
The times are changing, kinda cool!

 

 

                                             

 

 


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Jan 28, 2010

Kickin' It Old School!

New Balance keeps it retro with their own take on the classic vulcanized blueprint with the new V74 series. Much like its counterparts Converse and PF Flyers, the V74 maintains the classic vulcanized black rubber bottom. New Balance brings it current however, with a minimalist canvas upper on a simple midsole/outsole combination. With its simple sleek look the V74 is the must have item for your closet. A Women's version of this model will be made available later on this Spring.    

                      

               V74BS                                                  V74GB

                        

            V74NV                                                        V74WS

Currently available in Black. The rest of these new color ways will be introduced in late Spring.  Sizes are limited, so get your pair ASAP!

 

 

                                 

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Jan 26, 2010

Slip into Dunham


   Dunham has released the MCR458 Parkland collection. A casual slip on inspired by athletic comfort technologies. What does that mean? It means this shoe is loaded up with all the comfort and cushion that you might find in a New Balance running shoe but contained in a sporty relaxed every day slip on. Features include a  Premium removable insert made with a molded dual layer of ABZORB and Memory Foam. An ABZORB lasting board and EVA midsole for superior cushioned comfort. A smooth leather finish on the upper and shock absorbing rubber outsole makes this shoe great for hanging out around town as well as a fun night in. 

                  

              MCR458BR                                                            MCR458BK

 

 

 Available in a variety of extended widths and sizes, Dunham truly fits.

          

 

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Jan 22, 2010

Running Barefoot!

   As children the concept of running around barefoot was nothing new or strange it was something completely natural, something we did without thinking. As we grew older we still enjoyed running around but now with the preference of protection from the rocks and debris that running shoes provided. And with the advancements in cushioning and motion control technology in running shoes, they became a necessity for us. However, an ever growing group of barefoot enthusiasts are going back to the carefree days of youth and in the process are reintroducing us to this concept. 

   These hardcore runners say that running barefoot allows you to shorten your stride to a more natural length and land closer to the ball of your feet than a typical running shoe will, thereby teaching your feet and ankles to become the flexible shock absorbers they were made to be. You would think the idea of running barefoot would strike fear into the hearts of a shoe company like New Balance but that would be incorrect. New Balance has heard the call of barefoot runners and is answering it with MT100/WT100. Their low profile lightweight trail racer is the alternative to this new trend for when going barefoot isn't a possibility. 

   This minimalist shoe is made with a puncture resistant toe material and ROCKSTOP in the forefoot to protect your feet from debris. For those of us living in metropolitan areas the idea of running barefoot through the streets might be the kind of thing to put us off running entirely. The NB100 series offers a healthy compromise of the feeling of running barefoot but with a thin layer of sole to protect your feet. To learn more information about this new running style check out barefootrunner.com.

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Jan 19, 2010

Who's wearing New Balance?!

  Ever wonder what your favorite celebrity wears to the gym or the grocery store?  There is a great website that lets search your favorite brand and a list of celebrities pops up along with pictures of them wearing the product. Naturally, I did a search for New Balance and a bunch of stars popped up wearing America's favorite shoe! Some VIP's include: Katie Holmes, Jennifer Garner, Barack Obama, Ben Affleck and, my personal favorite, Will Ferrell! Check out more here.

                 

 

Tom Cruise is pictured wearing the 904; Jennifer Garner is pictured wearing the 993.

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Jan 17, 2010

Crazy for Kids!

  As many of you know New Balance comes out with fun and exciting things for the youth line every year. Last year was the Sesame Street version of the famous 574. If you haven't already seen them, New Balance has paired together with Peanuts brand and made the cutest ones yet! Check out them here.

I found a great website, Mommies with style, that gives useful information on many things, including the New Balance peanuts collection.
 

Here are just some of the styles available:

 

                              

 


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Jan 12, 2010

Green is the new black

 Everywhere you go nowadays, going green is the topic. From supermarkets and the reusable bags to utilities and paperless billing. New Balance has jumped on and has gone green. While gathering some info on the eco-friendly show New Balance has produced I came across a great article from Shoebizness.com.

            

"The first shoe in New Balance's eco-preferred collection, the New Balance 70, is developed for fashionable consumers who consider the environment without relaxing their standards of style and comfort. Seventy-five percent of the upper components are "environmentally preferred materials." The laces, webbing, rand, quarter, tongue and saddle incorporate recycled polyester; the foxing and the tip of the shoe are synthetics made with fewer solvents than traditional materials. Rice husks filler in the outsole reduces the amount of rubber needed, thus reducing the amount of petroleum used. Water-based adhesives (rather than solvent-based) are used to join the upper and the sole unit and no paper stuffing or paper wrapping are used in the packaging of 70.

The 70 was also thoughtfully designed to reduce waste. The upper is constructed with minimal layers to reduce unnecessary material usage. It features a uniquely efficient design–the parts fit together much like a puzzle–in an effort to utilize as much of the original cutting material as possible".


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