New Balance Tampa Blog

Do you run facing the traffic or with the traffic? The Daily News Miner in Ankorage suggests running against the traffic. So how do you run?

That's exactly what New Balance has done over the years. When did you make the switch from another brand to New Balance? I'll bet that unless you have a unique size requirement then you probably wore something trendy or hip early on in your running and didn't switch until your 30's.

So when did you switch to New Balance?

Alrighty... um who here is willing to shell out $250 for the new Adidas 1 running shoe? Are you kidding me? $250 is insane. Isn't that price point just a little too much for today's runner?

As for the mechanics of the shoe which include a microprocessor, magnetic sensing system and motor driven cable system doesn't this all sound like unfair advantage... cheating in fact, this sorta reminds me of the Six Million Dollar Man. One day we'll look back and reflect how we laced up ordinary shoe's and just raced.

So where do you stand on the introduction of machinery and mechanics in the shoe of the runner lining up next to you?

This afternoon I was engaged in a conversation with a couple of colleagues of mine and the question came up... Where do you put your house or car key(s) when you head out for a walk or run?

The answers around our table were 3.

When shopping on the internet, after finding products of equal value for the same price; what determines from which site you'll make your purchase?

Is it love, money, accomplishment or something else? New Balance wants to know your thoughts.

This previous blog about New Balance lasts spoke about the different lasts that New Balance uses in their shoes.

However, I had a question the other day and I wanted to answer it.

What does the abbreviation stand for in the different lasts?

Here goes:
SL - Straight Last
AL - Athletic Last
CL - Comfit Last
RL - Racing Last
JL - Junior Last
NR - Non-running Last
SC/KC - Soccer Last
SD/KD - Sandal Last

Like to debate? What do you think motivates athletes these days? This is your chance to be heard by posting your thoughts. Choose your debate from a list of questions.

Check it out at New Balance debate.

Other ways to get involved:

"Where did you spend the most on athletic shoes in the past four weeks?"

Retail Forward Inc., a market research firm that tracks consumers' habits, asked shoppers.

Its findings: discount stores, 21 percent; value department stores, including Sears, 9.9 percent; shoe stores, 22.3 percent; sporting goods stores, 4.4 percent; traditional department stores, 3.3 percent; and other retailers, 39.1 percent.

I would guess that the 39.1 percent, other retailers, was online stores.

So, where do you spend the most on athletic shoes?

I would shop at a shoe store if I needed a new pair because I would want a good fitting. I would shop online if I was purchasing a model I already have or a similar model because I find better deals online, especially after price searching at www.shopping.com.

Would you wear a skirt to run? Then slip on a cute shirt, go shopping with the kids, or maybe meet the hubby for lunch? Does fashion meet function here with this New Balance running skirt?

Looks like the Running World community is also talking about the New Balance running skirt ,might add they think it is cute but seem to be scatching their head about it, although most have not tried it.

It does come with a nylon-Lycra blend brief. That's good, that means you don't have to keep your legs crossed when you sit! Although I hear the trail runners prefer the running skirts because it is easier for them when they have to pee! Guess that would make it functional.

If you have this running skirt, or any other brand, let me know how you like it? Is it functional or fashionable?


New Balance Running Skirt Article

New Balance Running Skirt