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  1. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    My 576 'Punk' from the latest music pack came in.  I personally really like them and the garish details are a lot more subtle when on foot:
  2. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    ROs for me today: Did you buy too big? They look huge on you
  3. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    Cdg x NB 998s are pretty much CHs, in fact CHs are even nicer as they are even more subtle
  4. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    The toe protector stands out like a sore thumb on those horweens
  5. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    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...
  6. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    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
  7. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    There always are the way nb cram them into boxes which are too small!
  8. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    Hard to tell what models they are.
  9. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    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.
  10. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    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
  11. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    BTs are much nicer than JCrews.  The collab is hyping those
  12. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    WDYWT 1300NWs.  Already greasy from BBQ
  13. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    Mine are UK9 and are not flawless
  14. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    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
  15. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    I'm just jealous of US prices that's all. A bitter Englishman is nothing new haha
  16. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    I'm from the UK... Just feels like we are getting shafted!
  17. grapo

    Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

    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.
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