I like these both but dislike the tongues tabs.
If any Americans were wondering they are a nod to the Mods and Punks era of music in the UK where youths set up rival gangs based on their choice of music and lifestyle. Guessing the Mod shoe is based on the sheepskin jacket style whilst the punk...
Some nice new Autumn drops up on Hanon for pre order. Love the 576 music pack.
http://www.hanon-shop.com/news/2248/New-Balance-Fall-2014-Pre-orders--August-Intros.html
Being from the UK I have no clue what JCrew is, so a completely un-biased view I prefer the 998BTs. Also don't think the Independance Days can touch the C-Notes.
Latest pick up:
The suede on these CHs is on another level. So soft. One annoying this is that there is a loopy stitch, something I havnt come across on USA made NBs so far
The problem with the 1300NWs is the dye they have used I think when they polish to finish the shoe it has created problems. I'm disappointed too tbh and a bit afraid to wear them as they are difficult to clean
Of course I understand the concept of import fees, but unless import fees are going up and up it doesn't explain why US made NBs are going up a lot lot more in the Uk than they are in the US.