topic Re: IM + New Balance in Shoes

IM + New Balance

PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:37:18 GMT

I see IM seemingly joining forces with a (tennis) shoe company, New Balance. I find this to be humorous since he wears nike all the time on tv. Wonder why he'd pair up with a tennis shoe company, and why this one.

Re: IM + New Balance

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:45:56 GMT

My guess, 💰💰💰💰, I’m a New Balance fan however.

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LindaSal — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:49:27 GMT

I find it odd how they are "imported".....you know what that means. New Balance used to be made in the USA, what's up with that???!!!

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MandyG06 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:30:14 GMT

I can't wait to see what Isaac designs for NB!

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shaggygirl — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:30:29 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
I see IM seemingly joining forces with a (tennis) shoe company, New Balance. I find this to be humorous since he wears nike all the time on tv. Wonder why he'd pair up with a tennis shoe company, and why this one.

Why this one? Seems obvious to me. They must have made him a $$$ offer. Like so many others he'll put his name on just about any old thing as long as it means cash in his wallet.

Re: IM + New Balance

Foxxee — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:26:30 GMT

Should be good news. 75% are made in the U.S.A., 25% in England.

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hayseed00 — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:17:20 GMT

@QVCkitty1 i am a retired nurse, but when I was working I always wore New Balance sneakers. I have noticed with my feet anyway that the toe box on the sneakers seem more narrow and less room. I still feel they are a good well made shoe though.

Re: IM + New Balance

QVCkitty1 — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 01:18:58 GMT

@hayseed00 wrote:
@QVCkitty1 i am a retired nurse, but when I was working I always wore New Balance sneakers. I have noticed with my feet anyway that the toe box on the sneakers seem more narrow and less room. I still feel they are a good well made shoe though.

I worked in the OR. for my whole career and after trying many different shoes, New .Balance were by far the best on those unforgiving hard floors.

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CrazyDaisy — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:38:14 GMT

Have to wonder if function has been replaced with fashion.

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LindaSal — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:21:16 GMT

If 75% are made in the US why is that considered an "import"????

If that's true it should be noted in the product description, somehow I'm not buying into that.

Re: IM + New Balance

MarnieRez3 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:33:48 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD
@MandyG06
There are some images up on QVC.COM now of Isaac's designs for New Balance. I looked at a few of the mesh sneakers he designed and I don't see anything different from regular New Balance sneakers!! The NB logo is in different colors, but I was hoping he would do some fun prints or interesting textures, as I love and wear New Balance and have for years.
Hopefully there will be more intricate designs when the full presentation takes place on air.

Re: IM + New Balance

PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:02:19 GMT

What constitutes the 75% - how is this even possible.

And yeah $$$$$$$ in one's wallet speaks volumns doesn't it?

Re: IM + New Balance

AlcottWilder — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:55:57 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
I find it odd how they are "imported".....you know what that means. New Balance used to be made in the USA, what's up with that???!!!

@LindaSal i go to the new balance outlet stores near me and those are made in the USA. They are more expensive though but they last awhile and are comfy. If you go to the new balance site there are ones made in the USA.

Re: IM + New Balance

LindaSal — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:56:19 GMT

@AlcottWilder Thank you! I have bought them in the past on LL Bean, those were made in the USA. I really wish Isaac would do the same, seems like it's all about the money $$. If I have to pay more for the item to be made here, so be it.

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TY — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 02:42:49 GMT

OK, I took a look at IM's shoes on QVC and meh. They look like Payless shoes.

He's the guy that put his name on a box of tissues and knitting yarn, so he'll probably license his name on anything if the price is right.

Re: IM + New Balance

MarnieRez3 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:28:59 GMT

Utterly disappointed in this collaboration. I bought the mesh lace-up sneakers and they are at least a half-size smaller than the New Balance sneakers I have been buying and wearing for the past 20+ years. I ordered wide, and although they are marked as wide, they are not comparable to the wide NB sneakers I always wear...these are way too narrow.
Plus, the only sign that Isaac had anything to do with the design is his small daisy logo INSIDE the shoe, on the removable insole.

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Catch71 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:50:00 GMT

Did anyone see he designed for Juniors Cheesecake; floral design for spring!

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MarnieRez3 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:46:13 GMT

@Catch71
I didn't see the cake, but he made reference to it during his New Balance show. Crazy!