The March issue of Running Times magazine has a shoe guide reviewing 31 new models, including several New Balance running shoes. It also has a great chart that compares all of the different brands. It's worth picking up a copy if your looking into running shoes.

Also check the Running Times website which is a great resource for runners.

- Michele

I sent out my newsletter today, plus added a bunch of new shoes to the site. I thought I would just post the newsletter for those of you who do not receive it. Lots of new stuff and updates. Michele

What’s new at New Balance Tampa?

Women’s Running:
W857ST
The replacement model for the 856 has arrived. The shoe features high-end
stability on a SL-1 Last.

W992N – The 992 is now available in navy.


Women’s Walking:
WW748BR -
Rugged country walking shoe, updated model for the 747.


Women’s Tennis:
WCT780LB -
This tennis shoe is a Cross-Court performance tennis shoe.

WCT1002W – Top of the line performance court shoe replacing the 1001.

Women’s Cross-training:
WX805W
This is a brand new shoe by New Balance, it is lightweight with
exceptional cushioning.

Men’s Running:
M857ST
The replacement model for the 856 has arrived. The shoe features high-end
stability on a SL-1 Last.
M992NV – The 992 is now available in navy.


Men’s Walking: MW748BR
Rugged country walking shoe, updated model for the 747.


Men’s Tennis:
CT780NV
This tennis shoe is a Cross-Court performance tennis shoe.

CT1002W and CT1002NV – Replacement model for the 1001.

Men’s Cross-training:
MX805W
This is a brand new shoe by New Balance, it is lightweight with
exceptional cushioning.

New Sports sandals for the entire family. The Men’s Sports Sandal 101 is
now available in 4E widths in a full array of color choices to match your
team colors.
Men’s Sports Sandals
Women’s Sports Sandals
Kid’s Sports Sandals

Dunham: Men’s Boat shoe MCE622BR is now available in 6E width for sizes 7 – 18.

ON SALE NOW: LIMITED STOCK, visit our clearance page.

The 857 has been released to replace the New Balance 856.

New Balance is calling the new 857 a high end stability shoe.

Men's M857ST

Women's W857ST

There is a brand new cross training shoe from New Balance. Lightweight and exceptional cushioning, this cross trainer is available for both Men, MX805W amd Women, WX805W.

MX805W

WX805W

The Dunham boat shoe,MCE622BR, made by New Balance, is now available in a Men's 6E width.
This boat shoe is available for Men's size 7 - 18.
Size 18 6E, wow, now that's a "boat" shoe.

Here's some of the many benefits this boat shoe offers:

New Balance has finally made a sports sandal in 4E width for Men. For the first time ever, New Balance has made this sports sandal in D width and 4E width. This sports sandal is available in sizes 4-18. And did I mention colors? Yes, lots of colors to go with your team colors. Great for the shower, too! The price is great also, only $17.99 a pair.

Black SD101BK
GreenSD101GR
Maroon SD101MR
NavySD101NV
Orange SD101OR
Purple SD101PR
Red SD101RD
Royal SD101RY

- Michele

New Balance 406 water sports sandal is made in sizes for the whole family. This sports sandal offers 2 point adjustability for a better custom fit with support. ABZORB in the heel provides shock absorption for heel strikers. Good for trips to the pool or the beach. Great for water and theme parks where you need comfortable shoes which can get wet and dry fast.
Women’s 406

SDW406BK

SDW406KP

SD406BK

SD406NV

KD406BB

KD406BR

The 15th Annual South Florida Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure 5K Run/Walk will be held in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida on January 21, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. Events include a Women’s 5K, Men’s 5K, Co-ed 5K walk for individuals, Co-ed walk for teams, Kids for the Cure, Tots for the Cure and the Survivors Recognition and Awards Ceremony. Spectators welcome.

I must tell you that I have walked the Race for the Cure in Tampa and it is truly a life changing event. To be with these women who have suffered themselves or with their loved ones can be felt so deeply by the end of the event. The people that walk are sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, cousins and grandchildren. Entire families and groups who show their support and unity by wearing custom designed t-shirts with messages of support, pictures of lost loved ones. Race tags on the racers backs are labeled in support of or in memory of consisting of names and names of people that the racers love and lost or rally and support. Truly, truly I have never seen anything like it. It is a morning that will change your life

If you can’t make the South Florida Race for the Cure, find a race in your city.

Many sponsor booths will be at hand. A New Balance booth will be present. Five-time Olympian Francie Larrieu will sign autographs in the New Balance tent the morning of the race.

For more information visit theSouthern Florida Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Affiliate website.

- Michele

Today Comcast along with Jake Steinfeld of "Body by Jake", announced that they have developed an on demand network called "exercisetv". The network will have more than 90 programs focused on fitness. New Balance signed on as a sponsor and an equity partner. Viewers will be able to dial up programs on demand. Exercisetv programs will feature cardio, pilates, yoga, tai chi and many more.

Other articles:
Exercisetv: Nice fit for Comcast, New Balance
New Balance Backs Exercise TV
A New Balance for Ads, Programs
Comcast and Jake 'Body by Jake' Steinfeld Launch Exercisetv

- Michele

Hot New Balance retro shoe in camoflage and black accents.

The looks of this shoe say it all!

M574LET

- Michele

Return of the original and classic 801 New Balance trail running shoe. This is the original New Balance 801 which was made in 1998. The 801 propelled New Balance to #1 in trail running and remains the best selling series today. The 801 also brought bigger clients to New Balance and it put New Balance in the big leagues. It captured the attention of high school and college kids everywhere. New Balance then went on to develop the 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808 and most current the 809.

Brought back, this classic retro is now available in Women's and Men's sizes.

Women’s:

W801AT

W801GGP

The Men’s and Women’s New Balance 992 in black has arrived. The Men’s M992BK and Women’s W992BK.

New Balance 992

New Balance 992 Fitting Tips

M992BK

W992BK

New Balance is a sponsor of a fitness and self-esteem program for preteen girls. It is called Girls on the Run. This program encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy habits in their life through running.

This is a fun, team-oriented program which has 100 councils around the country. Girls on the Run can help your child stay on track.

To find a city near you.

To learn more about Girls on the Run.

To start a council in your area.

- Michele

New Balance has come out with a brand new line of shoes for infants and toddlers called the Little “n” shoes.

These infant and toddler shoes have a 360 degree flex of the sole which keeps your child’s foot growing in a natural position.
They have a See and Size clear window which allows you to see the fit of the shoe. Inside the shoes is a anti-microbial lining which allows feet to breathe easier. The shoes have a patent pending ½ sizer which is an easy to remove insert allowing the shoes to grow a half size with your child's foot. They also have a built in Time to Renew label which helps you keep track of when your child will need a new pair of shoes.

The New Balance Little “n” Shoe line consists of a model for infants starting to walk:
KO200PK and KO200WB

K0200PK

KO200WB

K0300PK

KO300WB

New Balance has reached many milestones as it approaches it's centennial year this week and celebrates 100 years of being in business.

New Balance states that it’s mission is not to be the biggest athletic footwear company but the best.

New Balance has reached brand milestones, brand integrity, brand growth and brand vision in 100 years.

You can check out the entire New Balance press release, New Balance Achieves Its Centennial Year

New Balance History

New Balance Philosophies

- Michele

The Men’s Walking 575's are now available at New Balance Tampa. This model is the replacement model for the New Balance Men’s Walking shoe, the 574. The New Balance 575 is available in both a tie or a hook and loop closure which provides for adjustablilty and custom fit.

MW575WT - White Tie
MW575BK - Black Tie

MW575WT

MW575BK

MW575VK

MW575VW

Highly suggested by our fitting techs, these New Balance top sellers rate high in fit,comfort and stability.

These New Balance models would be a great choice to get you started with your New Year exercise program.

Running - Men's New Balance 1023 - M1023WR
Women's New Balance 1023 - W1023WB

M1023WR

W1023WB

MW843WN

WW843WB

MX1007W

WX1007W

You are on our site and all that you really want to know is:
What New Balance shoes are available in your size and width?

This is so easy, just go to our Advanced Search.

Enter your gender, size, width and category and click on the search button and presto - You will be shown a list of all the New Balance models in that specific category available in your size. Just click any of the shoe links and you can view the details and picture of that model.

This feature will save you time, thanks to our great webmaster Vic!
Read Vic's blog, Advanced Footwear Searching.

- Michele

Happy New Year from New Balance Tampa.

Working for New Balance Tampa, I have had an opportunity to meet so many different people who are reaching for some type of fitness goal.

Marathon runners, women participating in the
Race for the Cure and The 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. Children doing a Fun Run, new mothers walking with strollers, people starting a walking program because of medical reasons, elderly people walking to stay young, people with arthritis searching for shoes for stability and diabetics needing special shoes to allow for circulation in their feet. I have met such wonderful people at various fitness levels who all share one goal, good health.

What ever your fitness goals are in 2006, good luck!
Stay committed to your health so you can go out in the world and share your gifts.

Have a happy and healthy New Year.

- Michele