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New Balance 550 Review - People have been obsessed with the New Balance 550 sneakers after the re-release of the 1989 design by Aime Leon Dore. I bought a pair to cut in half and to see how its built and if the leather quality is up to the standard that new balance has set for their other sneakers.
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11:01 Are They Worth It?
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@RoseAnvil 7 месяцев назад

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@laflame9077 Год назад

Actually there is a reason for the cut out in the cupsole, it allows the cushion to expand which is important in performance basketball shoes for impact protection, not having a cut like that is part of what has made the Jordan 1 unwearble for play compared to other releases from the 80s

@firedemon2166 Год назад

In the 80s the Jordan 1 had a better insole than now to compensate, the cut out in the cupsole beyond cushion benefits, is just a weak point

@caulintanner7380 Год назад

It also allows the cup-sole to flex more at the ball of the foot! Otherwise the side walls will buckle and wave and create hotspots when you flex your foot and stretch the midsole/outsole

@johnnylawrence3381 Год назад

Sneaker knowledge. I love it. Cobra Kai

@benjammin8510 Год назад

If that was true the cup sole would be cut on both sides. It's just to try to appear different from all the others

@gavin._.727 Год назад

That’s why I love wearing my adidas forums even though a lot of sneakerheads don’t know about them

@mayonnnnnaise Год назад

I've been a shoe salesman for the past 17 years, at chain establishments. Your videos are both a fantastic product knowledge resource (things like docs vs tims, or the white mountains vs birks) and just really satisfying from a morbid, shoe destruction standpoint. loved the monarch video.

@PhantomFilmAustralia Год назад

A small sacrifice for the greater good.

@xGuiZ Год назад

Bro u look 17

@norgepalm7315 Год назад

@@xGuiZ snapback ass talkin bout someone else looking young and dumb, that's funny.

@norgepalm7315 Год назад

@@xGuiZ you look 35 going on 15

@mayonnnnnaise Год назад

@@xGuiZ very old pic

@CrispyFrenFry Год назад

The loss of shoe patterns is a damn good argument for companies to create corporate archives so those types of records are identified, preserved, and made accessible to company researchers. Archives and their archivists present capital value but oft goes unnoticed.

@dharmapunk777 Год назад

It's true. Nobody makes movies about archivists.

@buckodonnghaile4309 Год назад

They were hiring for one in May 2022.

@CrispyFrenFry Год назад

@@buckodonnghaile4309 I suspect they’re finally acknowledging that their history deserves to be preserved internally.

@watersnortmoment3734 10 месяцев назад

Since they had to recreate it without the original plans, does that make it a rep of their own show?

@jluis_soto Год назад

The sneaker community is in debt to you! Really appreciate your service to society by chopping sneakers in half! ❤

@visualthought9215 Год назад

props on having timestamps and mentioned videos in description.. your hard work doesn't go unnoticed,

@KevinRamos-zp6oh Год назад

Love the take on the leather quality! Though the special project/collab pairs are distinctly different in hand feel. The ALD, Rich Paul, Auralee, etc. 550’s have a noticeably thicker leather and they don’t have that plastic finish these GR joints have. Hoping to see your take on those in comparison!

@bizbaby Год назад

I was thinking this! I have the ALD green pair as well as a GR pair of Oreo 550s and there are differences I can feel in the leather. I’m hoping they are brave enough to cut up a collab pair and see how the leather holds up

@Josernt2003 Год назад

I agree, although I can only confirm this with the ALD 550, this Collab does seem to have a thicker leather, also seems softer. Hoping they can do the same with one of the collabs

@yaboyraf Год назад

from what I understand 550’s with the BB designation (i.e BB550PB1) also use noticeable thicker leather as well

@MattJH Год назад

The white/green general release 550s have been my daily beaters since last summer and they're holding up amazingly well. There's barely any outsole wear at all. I treat them terribly. I laced them on the first day and ever since then I just shove my feet in like an animal. Confirmed tanks.

@rowantaylor3712 Год назад

They really are I got the burgundy/teal and I love them look brand new , idk what they did to make these not crease

@JamesPawson Год назад

I am so glad I found this channel (2 years ago!)-- I came for the boots and leather talk, now he covers so much more. So amazingly informative.

@nijikirainijinosei92 Год назад

Same, I only own one pair of sneakers for the gym and I still like the sneaker videos!

@grveshft Год назад

Now that you've done the Nike Dunks, the New Balance 550's, I would personally love to watch a video on the Adidas Forum 84 low! Since these are sort of competitors. I would love to see the quality of the Forum 84s and see how it stands against the other two.

@swakemudi8682 Год назад

yeah, I agree. Adidas Forum have the same thickness in the midsole. I'd like to watch a video about that as well

@beastyboy2647 Год назад

tbh i think the forum 84 low has better quality than the 550s and dunks

@kenweeks9028 Год назад

I used to manage an athletic shoe store near Lawrence, Mass. where New Balance had a factory. Every once in a while some NB guys would come into my store and buy 5-6 competitors' shoes to do exactly what you are doing here - cutting them up to see how they are made. Nice to finally see what they were doing back then.

@soldier715 Год назад

I have little interest in sneaker culture but YOU make it interesting and I love every second of your content. I love your boot teardowns since I do work in heavy industry and love knowing what's in who's boot, shoe, sneaker and so on. Keep up the awesome content. "Redback gang"

@RobertSStein Год назад

Such a great video and really explains why a shoe like this is $110 versus other NBs that can be upwards of $250. Personally I love the 550 as an everyday beater. It’s clean looking, goes with most outfits, and has enough comfort if you’re not walking around.

@mordfustang3794 19 дней назад

Is it bad for lots of walking?

@RobertSStein 19 дней назад

@@mordfustang3794 it’s not the best if you’re walking long distances.

@louisvo7408 Год назад

Love how you talked about the history and gave credit to Teddy for bring this shoe back from the dead

@ivanzamojilny9341 Год назад

Very similar to the Rivalry Row from Adidas: three quarters sole stitching, foam, stiffness, and they are both 80s bball shoes with less technology than their competitors. Great video! Really appreciated the history of the model. I've heard some people say that the Aimee Dore collab has a better leather quality, but I don't know

@shaunhall6834 Год назад

What you're doing is helping to put 'quality' back into shoes. Thank you!

@megasin1 Год назад

The reason I keep coming back to your videos. Your knowledge and passion for shoes.

@Nanijoe10 Год назад

Great video. Crazy how even though the leather is bad, the overall construction of the sneaker is pretty top-tier. As others mentioned, would love to see you deconstruct an ALD 550. It's a collab and apparently is made with better materials, so would be cool to see if that is true or not

@Gabgamingz Год назад

That's my one question too. I'm pretty sure that in ALD collab is more great material than this

@joconderoma1453 Год назад

The guy went ahead and cut up the cheapest 550 gr lol and generalized it to be alll 550 apparently 😅a lot of 550 colorways and different version comes with all sorts of materials.

@poopdeck18 Год назад

@@joconderoma1453 Ya, I heard the new balance BB550 are made with better leather.

@NonLegitNation2 4 месяца назад

@@joconderoma1453 100%. I just got home from Footlocker where I picked up a GR pair on sale for $82 and the leather on them is really nice with no polyurethane coating and the suede is really nice quality too.

@pkamvp Год назад

Had a pair of these. Love the look, but they were so uncomfortable I had to sell them. Thank you for doing this video.

@swakemudi8682 Год назад

I have one pair of this shoes,. first month of wearing it, it's like standing on top of a stone. now I know, it's because the fiberboard. but after wearing it like 2-3 months, it's starting to feel like comfy, very very comfy. thanks, Rose! I love this video. keep it up

@SoleAddictions Год назад

Awesome video as always . Keeping the people informed 🔥 I’m a sneaker head & reseller and can’t get enough of these videos !

@8DayKilla Год назад

For some reason, I really enjoy when you scrap the plastic from the shoe during the flame test. Would be awesome if you did it for the whole shoe.

@proaudiorestore8926 Год назад

Been watching your show for ages, glad to see you are getting the hype you deserve! 😊 a pair of shoes that have come into my radar lately that look to be great contenders to the Air Force 1 are the Puma Slipstream’s. They look pretty legit with a nice price tag, would love yo see those cut up! 😊 keep doing what you do!

@xBonyKnees Год назад

Really great video! Thank you for taking the time to get into the details of this shoe!

@flagerdevil Год назад

I really like the way you chose to come in from the side to add information! That was so refreshing!

@samuelgilliland541 Год назад

Would really love to see how the leather on the ALD version compares!

@phile4s Год назад

I would like to see a cut in half of the adidas forum 84 (low). It's said that they have a good quality leather. Like your content!

@reup4023 Год назад

Maybe step it up to the ADV 🤔

@1987maxbedford Год назад

ur killing it lately. i reckon ive seen you gain half a mil subscribers in the last year? You've totally changed what i look at when i go shoe shopping

@strodda Год назад

Love watching these, always cool to see what's inside. Have you ever or can you do a teardown of some of the better quality shoes? Something like a made in Italy Diadora or ROOS made in Germany? I know the material quality is higher but would love to see how they're constructed.

@nicktrainwrekk6773 Год назад

Slice a pair of Forums next! Would be cool to see the literal comparison between these three giants and how they stack up. dunk/j1 vs 550 vs Forum low/84 high.

@wristray8775 Год назад

There is always something good with New Balances. Comfort or durability. I love mid-range New Balances for their decent looks.

@krissteel4074 Год назад

I go to a physiotherapy gym a couple of times a month for us old/and or disabled people and the NB's are very popular with a lot of the older folks who have either ankle, foot, shin or knee issues. Its not so much that they're ripping up and down a basketball court or anything frisky like that, but they are a very comfortable shoe that gives them a lot more support and impact protection than most of the Nike or Reebok types of sneakers out there. Outside of the better Asics or Addidas range of running shoes which can be a bit pricier, the New Balance's are a pretty solid choice and for some uses like the gym where they're mostly worn inside the leather being plastic coated isn't so much of an issue.

@adriancalumnag4899 Год назад

Amazing channel man. Keep it up. Love your videos.

@TomDingleby Год назад

Loving how often these videos drop

@ShoeBoyReview Год назад

I would love a comparison to the ALD 550’s, since those (look and feel wise) have a decent leather.

@firedemon2166 Год назад

Theoretically you can resole most sneakers, most people just don’t do it because it’s harder to get the sole you need unless you buy fake soles for that shoe, which probably isn’t a bad idea just for a sole, probably some other small reasons too

@DeanT1987 Год назад

love the look of these shoes, I've always been obsessed with that 90's look in shoes which is why I love the AirMax1's, 90's, and 93's, AF1's , and of course the Reebok Classics I guess i was never familiar with these shoes back in my time but had i known about them i would've easily bought these, they look so good and definitely going to buy a pair once i can find one at a decent price

@markusmazur5387 Год назад

Love your content. Love to see the NB M1500 version on your channel. Keep it up.

@fclp67 Год назад

Me when boots have a fiberboard insole: wow what a rip off trash Me when sneakers have fiberboard insole: wow such great quality

@sinakaedwards2009 Год назад

I loved the cut ins you did to correct yourself, props.

@bigbrain2866 Год назад

I looked this video up literally yesterday and expected u to have it up. Now u do

@clovisstonegarden4121 Год назад

So much information! Thanks a lot Weston, this is maybe one of the finest reviews I have watched in your channel. I had a couple of good laughs as well.

@khaldub Год назад

Thanks for this video. I have the ALD 550s and everything you said about the inside of the shoe makes sense after wearing them for a bit. Being able to resole these is CRAZY!!!

@60zeller Год назад

But, does New Balance offer a restoration service? Does your local cobbler carry or able to order the soles for these shoes?

@khaldub Год назад

@@60zeller tbh, those are two questions I don't have answers to, nor are they really concerns to me, not enough to inquire, anyways. i didn't say i would be resoling my ALD 550s; just intrigued by the idea.

@HolloVVpoint Год назад

The 550 is the same silhouette as the OG Adidas Forum low, continental 80 and the Reebok Workouts. The all black reebok workouts were one of the most popular shoes here in the UK in 90s especially amongst school kids as we could stealth rock them instead of shoes (which are part of a mandatory school uniform in most schools). Weird how they get no love now at all especially considering how that retro silhouette is all the rage now.

@cruishank8031 Год назад

are there more shoes with the same silhouette? wow i did not know about the reebok workouts

@theanomaly3038 Год назад

Still have em, reebok workout are my fav

@BVRNERMVSIC Год назад

@@cruishank8031 A lot of basketball trainers in the 80s shared this silhouette

@drakecao2663 Год назад

love my continental 80s

@ruth5918 Год назад

We used to wear workouts for uniforms in Kentucky too. Workouts definitely had a moment for more trendy people on the coasts a few years ago. Yeezy even had a knockoff. In the US though Reebok is not nearly as esteemed as Nike, Adidas, or New Balance anymore.

@averyretodo8159 Год назад

Hey Weston been watching your videos for a while now and have noticed and appreciated they great diversity of content your put out on the channel. I was wondering if maybe in the future you could cut apart some Onisuka Tigers. That should make for an interesting video especially regarding it’s history as a brand. Keep up the good work and again thank you for educating and providing info everybody needs to hear regarding footwear.

@AlexKais Год назад

Great job on the review! Educative and entertaining~

@yungbroc Год назад

love the videos but I do have one suggestion. i've seen the smoke test being done which is a good addition to the tests, but my gripe with it is that smoke always follows the path of least resistance. since the tongue is left "open" it will almost always escape through there regardless of how well ventilated the shoe is, maybe if you were to add some more tape to the sides of the tongue it might be more telling of how much airflow can come through those perforations.

@shraka Год назад

Agreed. Your foot should partially block the tongue, so the vents might actually work in practice.

@madtonesbr Год назад

But it also means IN PRACTICE you're also not going to get any ventilation from those holes... unless you tape up the tongue which you are not doing.

@shraka Год назад

@@madtonesbr Um, your foot should occasionally create a partial seal or even full seal as you walk around. It should also help with heat transfer, but that's a side issue.

@marvin231 Год назад

Such a sick silhouette. Also love the 650r. It’s too bad about the leather but I still really want a pair

@LIE4ME Год назад

One of the easiest instant subscriptions ever. Very informative video. Thanks!

@jacksonmcmaster9833 Год назад

Been waiting for this one. If you can get your hands on an ALD pair I would love to see a comparison of the materials used.

@descry1 Год назад

I think the dadwave trend really made these come back to life in a big way. Steven Smith had an absolutely gem of a design with these, and as us shoe historians know...he's right up there in conversation alongside notables like Tinker Hatfield. With this design, I think it makes sense for NB to go to the same typical sneaker factory that Adidas/Nike use, but to use these as marketing tools/cash stimulus for the MIA/MIE designs is a great decision on NB's part!

@droprelease4820 Год назад

Its crazy this current gen becomes their dads/geandads…our grandkids will revive these trends and also call them “dad shoes”

@geoffkeough9728 Год назад

I like these shoes a lot too, just a cool looking retro. I think the ald versions may be better quality and I'd love to see like a made in USA 550 with pig suede etc but it's also nice to get a rad NB sneaker that isn't like $250CA+,

@06mikerome Год назад

The 550 is not part of New Balance’s made in USA/UK line. Those will forever be outsourced. However, that’s not to say that a collab with another brand or person can’t produce a higher quality 550.

@urwahuzair3882 Год назад

There will be a made in UK 550 X ALD that will release eventually. Search it up

@Otoskire Год назад

Aren’t these shoes literally $250CA, I can never find them for msrp

@geoffkeough9728 Год назад

That sounds promising, and makes a lot of sense now that ald has opened a boutique over there..hmu w a link if you get a chance. Ty

@geoffkeough9728 Год назад

Yea that's definitely true.I've actually hit on a couple pairs at retail surprisingly on nb site.

@celitacantrill10 Год назад

Great video, and who knew that I would enjoy watching shoes being cut apart. I like the whole style of the show it's really good thank you so much

@puffingdragons Год назад

You're awesome man!! Keep it up for the love of knowledge!

@japcarlucky Год назад

I bought a GR version of this shoe , didn't like how the leather was and returned them . But I heard a ton of praise for the ALD version . I would love a dissection comparison to the ALD 550 vs the GR .550 . A 20$ difference really bring the shoe to another level ?

@HenNgTr Год назад

Really wondering if there’s a difference between the general release and the ALD releases now

@swiggyswiggy4851 Год назад

Same, i want to know if there is a big difference in leather quality or not really.

@ShoeBoyReview Год назад

@@swiggyswiggy4851 I think there’s a big difference (look and feel wise). Feels like much better quality

@fidelsotogonzalez708 Год назад

Loved the you cutting the transmission to point out your mistake. Good job, it added a bit fun/comedy to the video.

@vr6myk Год назад

automatic like for the Role Club shirt! Strong work as always!

@louisvo7408 Год назад

im curious if this shoe is the same quality as the ALD collab

@zoblingoblin3669 Год назад

Same

@montygatwick1829 Год назад

I can almost guarantee the ALD ones are a lot nicer. I’ve only owned the GR ones but the way I see the ALDs crease from people online vs mine is super different. Couldn’t say if the actual leather is nicer but it’s definitely a lot softer coating on top.

@mohammadreza1512 Год назад

I've got a pair of the ALD 650s as well as a regular release 550s. I definitely feel the leather quality is different between the two with the ALD ones feeling alot less plasticky. Would be interested to know if the leather used is actually different

@samujo88 Год назад

sure ALD use Full grain leather

@madtonesbr Год назад

@@samujo88 lol no they don't, especially not at retail price. If they don't tell you they're using full grain leather they aren't. They're an equally cheap made in china pair. The ALD Made in England pairs cost like 2x as much

@samujo88 Год назад

@@madtonesbr ALD said on website Full grain leather and I have GR and ALD550 pairs is so different and retail price $110 for GR and $130 for ALD

@maxgreene8285 6 месяцев назад

Great video Rose! I have a pair myself and luckily enough i went with the entire suede 550s. And the leather is much better. Please do a review and half cut of the 580s 😊🖖🏻

@soybesako Год назад

Clicked the video expecting it was a clickbait or something, and I wasn’t even interested in the NB 550 but this channel is both interesting and relevant! Thanks for THIS content!

@jayjuggrnaut Год назад

Considering what sneakers cost nowadays (especially Nike retros), I don't see $110 for the 550s as a "cash grab". I owned a pair of white/blue 550s back in the day when they originally came out. I own 2 pairs of the retro, and I think they're comfortable and I'm completely satisfied with my purchase.

@saberterminal871 Год назад

Point is they have very cheap, plastic coated leather on them. So it’s a huge downgrade from the high quality sneakers NB is known for making.

@jayjuggrnaut Год назад

@@saberterminal871 How much do the NB shoes you're referencing (of high quality) cost? $110?

@yunusegunes Год назад

If I remember correctly, the ALD 550’s should have a top grain leather. I think I read it in their item description. Maybe it would be fun to compare the ALD collaborations against the similar looking general release pairs. I assume there’d only be a difference in the leather quality and some style changes, but who knows

@joconderoma1453 Год назад

I mean I have a gr and ald just by touch and feel when it’s on foot you can already differentiate the quality

@mood1676 4 месяца назад

I bought both ald and standard 650’s and can confirm leather quality is much higher and so is the overall construction.

@claudkata4820 Год назад

I was really waiting for this video

@dharmapunk777 Год назад

Why do I enjoy watching these so much?

@carltuckerson7718 Год назад

I disagree w the 8.6 cut-center. That was a high 6 on a good day 😀

@harvard004 Год назад

I have the ALD version and the leather feels a lot softer in hand. Just overall better quality/build.

@SpirithunterBOMB Год назад

is the ald better quality than the normal one? i was thinking about buying the ald since this video basically killed off any desire i had for the normal one

@azamnyear7461 Год назад

@@SpirithunterBOMB the ALD 550s & the Rich Paul 550s both have better feeling leathers. The quality of the ALDs is likely much more premium, whereas the Rich Paul’s have that tumbled feel that makes them much softer. Personally I prefer the tumbled leather feel over the stiffer ones, but it’s all up to preference.

@harvard004 Год назад

@@SpirithunterBOMB yea everything about the ALD is better. Even the N logo. The general version feels like cheap plasticy leather.

@warly3084 7 дней назад

new to this channel btw you got my subs! great review, watching more from your videos

@etcot8220 Год назад

Good review. Good video as usual. Thumbs up .

@MrDemon4932 Год назад

Interesting how different they are to the New balance 550 Aime Leon Dore collaboration as they have much more premium materials

@ShoeBoyReview Год назад

This!

@madtonesbr Год назад

nah, they don't

@Benny905 Год назад

NB should release a 550 made in USA for more money cause Id buy it!

@ThatGuyInPhilly 8 месяцев назад

Just saw this particular pair, color is currently flying out the door, selling out online all because Taylor Swift was wearing this exact pair at the Chiefs game this past Sunday. 🤷🏻‍♂I'm not an NB expert, surely not a material expert...and don't own a 550 NB. I do find my old 992 (didn't pay retail, this was an unworn thrift store find!) and recent 9060 ($150 retail) extremely comfortable! Suede material feels ok I guess...but right now comfort is key...that's all I care about. lol. This channel is fascinating....thanks so much!

@flowtv4235 Год назад

Thanks for the video I’m glad I found your channel.

@aznmatic Год назад

I have a pair of these: compared to AF1s or Dunks I found them much more sturdy and well constructed, this did a good job explaining why that is. They’re a nice shoe and a good everyday casual shoe that lasts long..even tho the leather kinda sucks

@jeremyjackson8196 Год назад

The inside of the store is called the MEDIAL side

@rodgertellis3462 Год назад

And the outer side is called the lateral side

@JoeyShip Год назад

Dude, the obvious follow up video to this is resolving that damn sneaker!! I’d watch the shot out of that!

@carlosisbeasst Год назад

Great video like always! 👍 Hey, this video got me thinking, do you think you can do a higher end retail sneaker like the balenciagas or Gucci to learn and compare if they are really worth the 800-1000$ retail price? Thanks!! By the way, loved learning how this sneaker is built like a boot and how much stability and firmness it supports to every step… amazing

@abir420 Год назад

I bought a bunch of 550s recently, would not recommend for people with wide feet whatsoever. Great video as always, thank you for exposing these multi million dollar cooperations!

@kcgunesq Год назад

NB sells various widths in most of the styles. Is that not true for the 550?

@jorgevillegas1178 Год назад

Are they only sold in one width or are there multiple widths that they sell it in

@abir420 Год назад

@@jorgevillegas1178 it’s very annoying. When you buy them from their website they do offer a wide version but you can never select it. Just always defaults to standard. So my guess is they only come in standard width

@abir420 Год назад

@@kcgunesq I believe not

@jorgevillegas1178 Год назад

@@abir420 the most oppressed people on earth, wide feet people are tired of being marginalized all the time by big narrow feet manufacturers😤

@NerdLifts Год назад

I really like the 550s. The ALD versions do have much better leather.

@NerdLifts Год назад

I've actually worn my 550s a lot for about a year. Despite the bad leather, these are built like tanks and hold up better than any other lower end rebook, Adidas, or Nike. The fabric in them is high quality, so no rips around the ankle yet. I have a pair of alds now too, the leather is nicer, but no plastic coating also means more scuffs

@stevengriffith7981 Год назад

Yeah I've got two colors of ALD and the black GR's and they are definitely different quality. I actually work in the black ones 😆

@Tomas123GReY Год назад

Sick content ! Surprised me about the leather. I WONDER if the ALD ones are better quality ???

@theJourneynfc Год назад

awesome vid as always, thank you so much. I have the ALD green ones. Love the look but... not so comfy

@VTREXify Год назад

You should do the New Balance 1300 JP 2020 next. They're $300 retail, and supposedly have great leather quality.

@kerrder1 Год назад

I don’t know why I like these videos so much. But I do. Keep up the great content.

@tilsam8417 Год назад

Thanks a lot for these precious informations ! Merci and hello from France 👌🏼🙏🏼

@romaniandeadlifts6239 Год назад

Would be interesting to see your review of the ALD 550s vs the GR 550s in this video. I own a pair of each, and in my completely novice opinion, the leather on the ALD 550s looks/feels higher quality. It even seems to crease less than the GR 550s, I'm guessing it has less of a plastic coating.

@joshuaarmand5236 Год назад

I always found that NewBalance shoes don’t hold up. I destroyed the insides with 2 months and they wound become painful.

@ObesePuppies Год назад

I wear my dads old Air Force ones from 1993 like once a week and replaced the outsoles only 1 time since new.

@randymagnum143 Год назад

I've never had nikes last more than a few months. The USA NB's last me years.

@King_Salt-my6ng Год назад

I’d love to see you cut in half some Hoffman 16” Pole Climbers, or some Italian hiking boots such as Crispi’s, Kenetrek’s, etc. Love your videos, keep up the great work.👍🏻

@hackabusi Год назад

Wow, what an interesting video! Came by when looking at videos of fake New Balance 550's as looking at purchasing some. Really interesting to see what goes in to trainers and other footwear and to see you break them down and talk about the build process, construction, durability, materials etc has roped me in long term!!! Have you done or have you considered doing football boots? Also looking at the Puma CA Pro so would be interested in seeing you slice them in half and giving your thoughts ☺ Looking forward to catching up on your previous vids and future ones!!

@Big_boom90 Год назад

this sneakers was made incredibly strong and to last. leather may not be the best but neither is Nike prices 😅

@Georgeg15 Год назад

I really want these they better be good .

@ObesePuppies Год назад

Idk bucko

@lorenzoramirez2084 Год назад

I have two pairs, one I've worn for months and the other I just got. After wearing them for a while, they become very comfy. I'd definitely recommend!

@luke_nielsen Год назад

Please cut open a pair of the new Jordan 1 Highs in the ‘85 cut! The construction is a bit different than other recent Jordan 1s (I could be wrong, but I think I’ve heard that they are even board lasted, at least the Georgetowns) to be more true to the originals from ‘85, and I’d love to get your take on them. Either way, I love the channel! Keep up the good work!

@betulaobscura Год назад

Cool review!

@MangoTalksTech Год назад

Dunno why RU-vid recommended this, but very cool! Loved the thorough analysis of these new balance shoes :D

@lunoville 5 месяцев назад

I love the info about fober board footbed

@tuandungnguyen2025 Год назад

HI Rose, great content and knowledge, really deserve acknowledgements for helping people know what they are buying. However, I'd like to offer another perspective when approaching these hype shoes prices, not just for this one but other hypes like Dunks and Jordans. Most of the time people buy these shoes they're gonna just walk in them, maybe on only special occasions or even just put them in a wardrobe for collecting, so it's almost pointless to use high quality leather for shoes like that. If you're considering the price based on quality of components, consider retail prices only, resell prices represent how many people want them and how influential the design/collab is comparing to other designs of the same model, in other words the non-functional values. When I see you dislike a $2k pair cuz of the materials, I felt like you got the values mixed up a bit.

@jp3576 Год назад

Color me impressed (80’s humor). New balance has always been my default choice when I couldn’t find a deal on the bigger brands. Now it may become my go to choice. Hey, not to whip a dead horse, but have you looked into ECCO EXOSTRIKE? They control the production line from yak to finish and they bond there leather to a kind of Kevlar. Would love to see one broken down, but watch out for your bandsaw. Thanks Weston.

@timtazelaar2580 Год назад

Great vid. Love the 550s though. They last a lot longer than Nike dunks even though the leather quality is not the best. They don't crease as much after a few wears. You should make a video on the new balance 2002r. The leathers or suedes are a lot more premium for an Asia made pair of new balance.

@redey1290 2 месяца назад

This video helped influence my new shoe purchase - which was some 550s :) Liked the look, and seemed like they’re really durable and well built for a daily beater pair of shoes. After that fiberboard wears in to match your foot, it’s amazing how comfortable these get. I’ve been used to running shoes for my whole life basically and wanted something better for my feet on the daily walks. These are a whole different ball game (haha get it cause basketball).