As a lover of hip-hop music and a long-time dancer, I’m on board with any means to nonverbally express that facet of my identity. Because stepping into the world where New Balance creates American-made athletic shoes—they’re the only ones doing this currently, by the way—is one hell of an experience. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The brand also uses its lightweight foam and polyurethane midsole to reduce impact on the joints and provide a slight bounce to your step. In the spring of 1978, we gave our designers the go-ahead on an ambitious undertaking: develop the very best running shoe, regardless of the time it takes or the money it costs.

For close to three years now, AURALEE and New Balance have been gracing our shoedrobes with some of the finest and most distinctive silhouettes wit. In addition, there is a new TPU strap on the side of the shoe and the ultra-soft Ortholite insole in the shoe. If you’re in fact a human being, we apologize and kindly ask you to please solve the captcha to continue using our site.The toe box is quite roomy, maybe a “pro” for some people, but I should have gone down a half-size…wait, didn’t Chris say that in his review?

But the most important thing to remember about New Balance is this: your grandpa is guaranteed to be envious.

A perfect blend of cushioning and style, this shoe looks as good on your morning run as it does on the runway.