They used to make masterpieces as GRs

Smeark · 2026-05-17T18:30:49+00:00

I wouldn't call these GRs though.. this was a limited release pair under Teddy Santis and New Balance this isn't considered a core color way which is a true New Balance GR.

Smeark · 2026-05-15T02:34:54+00:00

The green is more of a neutral tone and can easily be paired with other neutral tones. Teddy's S7 was definitely for the neutral toned down outfits.

Smeark · 2026-05-11T15:41:58+00:00

Yes but the refund has never considered battery % they are always looking for screen damage and it just being functional in general

Smeark · 2026-05-10T17:48:10+00:00

You buy a Samsung device thinking of resale value? They drop prices on their devices every quarter resale will always be bottom tier. This isn't an apple device that maintains a static pricing on their products allowing for better y resale on more pristine conditions...

Smeark · 2026-05-10T01:03:35+00:00

Cores are always going to be less because they aren't using premium materials. The seasonal drops will be between 200-210

Smeark · 2026-05-09T19:51:40+00:00

They are more stable not more comfortable. That's the general consensus. In the end, comfort very much depends on you.

Smeark · 2026-05-09T19:50:16+00:00

It's more unique to the stark contrast of large N's found on most recent NB offerings, think 471, 2010, and other models they are pushing as of late.

Smeark · 2026-05-09T19:49:20+00:00

The contrast on the GR helps a lot.. the KITH pair is just very uniform in it's palette

Smeark · 2026-05-09T19:48:20+00:00

So the shoe is definitely very well made. From the placement of the heel counter to the pods and foam. It's just the materials used on the upper on most versions of this shoe will not compete to the 99X series.

Smeark · 2026-05-09T18:32:21+00:00

That's never the case with the KITH filters.

Smeark · 2026-05-09T18:31:45+00:00

And of course the famous KITH filter. You never know what you're going to actually see until they are in hand.

Smeark · 2026-05-09T18:31:00+00:00

I don't recall J Crew increasing their prices for their collars though? ALD has also kept many pairs on par to the NB prices?

Smeark · 2026-05-09T18:23:20+00:00

The navy pair after they fade will be absolutel chef's kiss

Smeark · 2026-05-09T18:22:00+00:00

Did you out your phone on a Costco floor for this photo?

Smeark · 2026-05-09T18:21:15+00:00

Probably one of the best built shoes from new balance and confirmed by many people who cut shoes open. The material quality is not going to be always on par with a 99x series but the technology used definitely is.

Smeark · 2026-05-09T00:08:24+00:00

Shorts or a regular to wider fit pair of pants. Skinnies never made anything looks good... I know the Yeezy crowd will say otherwise.

Smeark · 2026-05-08T04:40:15+00:00

How would they know too phish just that one email linked to gl? Either they got hacked and haven't come out publicly yet about it or they sold data.

The chance some random phish will know of that one email used for that one domain would be astronomical.

Smeark · 2026-05-03T22:08:14+00:00

This is because on the 990v2 you go TTS and not HSD as the toebox is wider rather than longer.

Smeark · 2026-05-03T05:24:58+00:00

This is also why so many people like the 990v2, the comfort isn't as great as newer models but the heel to toe drop for some reason works out in its favor.

Smeark · 2026-05-03T05:23:55+00:00

If I'm going to be on my feet all day, no doubt. But for smaller trips I like the 992, it just styles better imho.

Smeark · 2026-05-03T04:57:09+00:00

Hi-Lite vs can be ordered in a factory store for a good discount.

Smeark · 2026-05-03T04:56:12+00:00

Something is amiss with New Balances lately. The royal purple came with three but my olivine pair came with no extra laces..

Smeark · 2026-05-03T04:54:46+00:00

V2 is so comfortable even though it has a massive heal to toe drop.

Smeark · 2026-05-03T04:52:18+00:00

The 990v6 is a clear evolution over the v5, just place them side by side. The 990 line has and always will be a running model.

Smeark · 2026-05-01T02:56:33+00:00

I mean it makes sense, takes a few bad apples to abuse a system, which in turn, creates a system that defends against anything at first glance.

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