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

[stunnaman]

Its been asked before, but I don't think it's been answered.
Are the Blue 999 Elites having the same midsole issues as the pics people have posted of the Reds?
About the pull the trigger on a pair of Blues, but even for a $90-110 shoe, I wanna wear it more than three times before it crumbles.

i been hearing more problems with reds than blues, but theres also people that have no issues with reds

its a gamble at this point, i wore my reds once and have real slight cracking on the midsole, havent worn the blues yet

 

[jellyfishin]

My red pair cracked after about 6 wears but I live in Montana and I haven't been very kind to these shoes.  I blame myself for the cracking

 

[sniper]

Have the reds as well and after 3 wears, there are no signs of cracking. I'll be using them for a marathon next month and will see how they hold-up...

 

[jellyfishin]

Have the reds as well and after 3 wears, there are no signs of cracking. I'll be using them for a marathon next month and will see how they hold-up...

That will be the true test.

 

[sniper]

Have the reds as well and after 3 wears, there are no signs of cracking. I'll be using them for a marathon next month and will see how they hold-up...

That will be the true test.

Haha! It won't be one of those intensive 5Ks as I have specific footwear for those, but they'll still be used rather "spiritedly". It's one of those themed runs so I'd expect them to get some heavy usage throughout that day...

 

[jellyfishin]

haha.  they'll still get a good test.  have fun!

 

[kevinzhang]

Its been asked before, but I don't think it's been answered.
Are the Blue 999 Elites having the same midsole issues as the pics people have posted of the Reds?
About the pull the trigger on a pair of Blues, but even for a $90-110 shoe, I wanna wear it more than three times before it crumbles.

Ive worn my blues for at least half a month, even in the rain.  There's hasnt been any cracking on the mid sole, though I may just be lucky? 

 

[arsonist21]

People really need to give the term hypebeast a rest...(just my opinion)

 

[solefx]

The paint job is a little flimsy on the elite 999....It will crack, its inevitable so Enjoy them !

 

[jellyfishin]

Cracks or no cracks, I love mine.

 

[kip2mylou]

Same here. I've worn my blues a ton of times and they look brand new. 

 

[harryfigga]

I have worn both my blues and reds MANY times and there isn't even the slightest semblance of cracking. I think there were just some bad batches in the mix.

Me too. [emoji]128070[/emoji]

 

[t4t3r]

The paint job is a little flimsy on the elite 999....It will crack, its inevitable so Enjoy them !

This. No cracking on mine but looking closely you can see how the paint isn't great quality and wasn't applied very well. Still a super comfortable, clean shoe and that shouldn't deter someone from getting a pair.

 

[freshnb]

i think they only went up to a US 12 my dude

I appreciate the info. I'll stop looking. Hopefully there's another release with the Union Jack on the heel!

 

[harryfigga]

I appreciate the info. I'll stop looking. Hopefully there's another release with the Union Jack on the heel!

Buddy there's a few others with the Jack on the heel, 576 30th anniversary series, 576 pub pack, they are a year or so old now but are available in some spots.

 

[artest93]

been sleeping on NB til a couple months ago when i bought a pair of 574's as beater shoes for work, got my feet feeling at work since then
so comfortable that i decided to purchase these bad boys for casual wear

definitely purchasing more NB's in the future!! and currently in the hunt for those burn rubber 580's

 

[8|24]

People really need to give the term hypebeast a rest...(just my opinion)

agreed

 

[ntrainers]

People really need to give the term hypebeast a rest...(just my opinion)

Agreed. And people should realize that being a GR elitist is just as bad as being a "colab hypebeast." Buy what you like and don't worry about others either way.

 

[8|24]

no tassie devils for me *I'll get them later lol
another pair came in today

 

[stunnaman]

been sleeping on NB til a couple months ago when i bought a pair of 574's as beater shoes for work, got my feet feeling

at work since then
so comfortable that i decided to purchase these bad boys for casual wear

definitely purchasing more NB's in the future!! and currently in the hunt for those burn rubber 580's

nice pickup

 

[stunnaman]

no tassie devils for me *I'll get them later lol
another pair came in today
 

 

[freshnb]

Buddy there's a few others with the Jack on the heel, 576 30th anniversary series, 576 pub pack, they are a year or so old now but are available in some spots.

Not a fan of either of those releases

 

[arsonist21]

no tassie devils for me *I'll get them later lol
another pair came in today

Niiiice! These were so easy to get when they released on the Cool Cats website. I ended up with 4 pairs but sadly only have 1 left.

 

[drocib]

My red 999s are holding up very well. About 6 wears so far (all day) and no signs of cracking.

 

[demiller07]

Good to see a few NT'ers were successful

Yeah congrats guys! I wasn't even sweating missing out on the Tassie's - I've almost resigned myself to not being able to get those overseas releases online at retail, but it's reassuring to see other members get pairs.  Maybe next time I'll be the lucky one on End or SNS or Hanon...

What's the next big release people are thirsting for?  There's nothing new New Balance-wise on my radar at the moment.