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Hells yes!
COMMITTED TO AMERICAN WORKERS.
I have wanted the New Balance 993 sneakers since my freshman year of high school. I had a guy friend named Aaron who owned them, at the recommendation of his older brother, which was passed on to me: “The best sneakers ever.” I had been Asics or bust up until that point.
I went on to own a few more pairs of Asics but continued learning about the 993, admiring its heritage and manufacturer, waiting for the day I’d lace them up. A couple of months ago, when I threw away my final pair of Asics, I knew THE DAY was finally here.
The most important thing I consider when making a purchase is whether the good was made in America; lately it is the deciding factor for whether I buy an item or not. New Balance is the ONLY athletic shoe company currently making shoes in America. I wish more models were made here, particularly the fashion ones, but I’ll take what I can get.
Affectionately nicknamed my “Old lady shoes,” I received these sneakers yesterday and have already worn them at work and on my first run in over a year (gotta get fit now that I’ve got the kicks). Now I’m on the hunt for American-made, colorful laces. Hopefully it won’t take as long to find laces as it did to get these sneakers.
What you’re paying for, fitblrs!
This is one of the best posts I’ve reblogged!
Amen
