Even though I don’t plan to buy New Balances one of the things that makes them appealing to me is the “I could see someone’s dad wearing these to a volunteer firefighter basketball game in 1991” vibe they give off
some old dude in the smoke shop told me i looked like a retired cop. I looked at myself and realized I was wearing a trucker hat, black parka, vintage levis, and 990s. didnt get carded tho
New balances were always loved by the Japanese. I got into New Balance just because of Japanese streetwear culture. There are also releases with colourways exclusive to the japanese market.
This is the comeback of the “dad shoes” trend. It’s just like when everyone was rocking Air Monarchs and Fila Disruptors. It’s got that cool 90s-early 2000s sportswear aesthetic. It’s visually memorable, yet minimal enough to go with about any outfit
Except the prior dad shoe wave was focused more on teenager fashion where every teenage girl was wearing file disruptors. T So thanks to new balance for re-introducing these.
@@yessica5231 Korean street wear has been fire for so long, I remember a couple different fits I'd see online and watch it eventually trickle into the fashion at my school
being from the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, New Balance has always been seen as a cool shoe. glad to see it’s getting more recognition. on top of the 990s, i also recommend the 574s.
it really sucks that 550s became a trend and are dying out, i genuinely liked the shoe but could only afford it in the summer 😔 i was lucky enough to thrift some all black 928v3 in great condition and honestly i enjoy wearing them more than my jordan 1 lows lmao
i love new balance! it’s really difficult finding women’s shoes in a variety of widths, but they have everything. thank you for talking about them. 10/10 vid man
When I got New Balances they were really one of the most comfortable shoes i’ve worn while also giving me a nice extra height on it. The style is a cherry on top and is very much appreciated. I like the 608’s and the 2002r Protection Pack.
I’ve been wearing new balances for a while just cause it’s pretty casual shoe, and since 2020 wearing asics, from binge watching haikyu. Kinda feel like pretty soon asics are going to pop off in popularity here
they're definitely gonna pop off in no time, I call it. They're pretty much the embodiment of the 90s dad aesthetic that street style is going for a the moment.
I copped a pair of gel kayano 14 x Kiko collab for retail a while back, checked on the prices and they are sitting at a hefty premium. Dont sleep cause some of the good models and colourways are running out.
New Balance is so much more than the 550, hyped 2002Rs, and "dad shoes". I highly recommend diving into the world of the general release pairs, especially the Made in USA and UK models. There are so many readily-available GRs on quality-made models out there. That's one of the biggest reasons why New Balance appeals to me. Great designs, good quality, and actually being able to buy for retail. Of course, I too enjoy the 550s and there's no doubt how dope the refined future pack is, but New Balance is so much more than that.
I hate it for all the true balance heads who now are having to share their love of NB with “hypsters”. Up until last summer you could actually walk into a new balance outlet and all the 900s. Now all they have available is the functional runners
Same man I remember i stopped wearing them around 2016/2017 bc the hype started to pickup but now i’m nostalgic enough to be willing to pay resale for some 550s or take the time to thrift some 990s
Really glad to see the influence of Japanese Americana finally making it over in a big way. I remember reading Popeye in 2014 and thinking damn, why don’t guys in my area dress like this? Lots of people here saying it’s a trend, but I think the look is constructed of such strong aesthetic principles that it’ll always look good. Hopefully it’s here to stay as a point of reference to return to from more daring ventures to the fringes of contemporary style.
I get that “iykyk” feeling from my Vans Vault collection lmao. One of my favorite pairs to wear is my Vans Vault x Blends Old Skool Zips. They’re supposed to look like a motorcycle jacket (YSL vibes), and they honestly get complimented way more than some of my newer hyped up Jordans 💀
it is so funny to compare the rest of the world VS the DMV's perception of New Balances. (+ DMV like the DC-MD-VA metropolitan area, not the department of motor vehicles). Like one of the themes for my HS spirit week was "DMV Culture Day" - everyone was wearing stereotypical black puffer jackets, white beaters, and gray 990s (just an exaggerated version of the average day in the DMV) 990s have never been clowned on by anyone I know as "dad shoes"... bc we're all always wearing them. we all know that they're comfy and they're a great everyday shoe. And they don't JUST go with the vintage look, i'd say they're v versatile. if ur scared of being judged for wearing "dad shoes" don't be too pressed, they're a genuinely good shoe. so comfortable. regardless, love seeing ppl get put onto new balances as they're coming more and more into the mainstream. say whatever you want ab their looks, they have a real history in the DMV, nd for that reason I find them so charming. i genuinely recommend them to people if u were thinking of getting a pair. once u get out there and start mowing a few lawns and they start getting stained with green grass clippings thats when they hit their peak Fr.
Hustlers used to wear gray New Balance 990’s in the 80’s...at one time, you only get them at certain stores in malls ..there was a urban legend that Rayful Edmund gave away a 100 pairs of various sizes to kids at a recreation center in the 80’s but there is a limited Edition Washington DC shoe with a city skyline design on the back !
great analysis of the 550, I personally am kind of shocked with how majorly popular that model has become. when I saw it released for the first time in spring 20 I thought it looked great with the aime lookbook but I did not think it would take off and help elevate the brand as a whole. I have never particularly cared for this model compared to some of the others but I get the appeal
I’ve got some basic new balances, and they’re the best. Go with everything and I’m always getting compliments. Unfortunately sometimes ppl will call them “knock off air forces”, anything that isn’t an Air Force 1 isn’t cool 🙄
I go to a school where almost the only white sneaker that people wear are air force ones and I'm honestly getting sick of seeing them, even a pair of stan smiths is kinda rare to see at this point bc air forces just took over
i love how nb is becoming the "in" thing rn, but i got this lowkey feeling that reebok is gonna blow up too. Like instead of nike and adidas it'll be reebok and nb
As already pointed out here in the comments, I think a lot of the hype has to do with Japanese Americana making a lot more waves in North American street style. I remember getting turned on to new balance in a big way when I spent some time in Tokyo back in 2018. I think New Balance (especially the 550s) will fall out of the popularity they're seeing right now, but I don't think the brand will disappear. Japanese Americana is here to stay imo and so I think silhouettes like the 990s will be here to stay too.
They (not 550s but NB in general) were pretty trendy for a brief stent in the early 2010s too. Wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of those people just kept buying them because of their versatility and comfort.
I'm subscribed to you for 2 years now despite the fact, that I hate most of male fashion nowadays - but you're the only youtuber I found interesting, and the only one that made me - even though I still dislike it - understand todays fashion. For that, and a lot of original entertainment that comes with it - thank you, Frugal :) Have a good day!
I like fashion but if I ever got myself so invested in this I think I'd go insane and analyse way to much shit then I'd just get anxious and all weird about clothes, glad frugal is still sane and doing a great job at these vids still
i actually was hoping you’d make a video on this. i jumped on the new balance thing a couple months ago after a general dissatisfaction with the general crop of stuff that nike and adidas was doing, and decided to put my fears of being goofed on to rest. i managed to catch a restock of the dtlr collab 2002Rs and they are the best shoes i’ve ever bought, hands down. they feel and look so good. i’ve never been a shoe guy really, but it’s started a whole love story with this brand, and i’m definitely going to dive deeper soon.
This was so fun to watch! I used to be very into Yeezys myself, but after these past few years, I got a bit bored with what they were releasing (with the exception of the Foams of course). But in 2021 I really started paying attention to New Balance, and I really like the models I have so far! I do have to admit that the 550s are my daily shoe right now tho :P It sucks we have to compete with the resell culture though, that really bites.
The last few years i've just been buying classic silhouettes because they never go out of style no matter the trend. The only flashy shoes I buy now are Kiko Asics because in my opinion they are one of those "if you know you know" shoes.
I just want to live in a world where I can buy a damn pair of sneakers for retail. The fact that now even the bb550s are going on stock or goat for like 300% over retail is nuts tbh.
I've got the Adidas Forum 84 Lows as my daily shoes right now, they give the same vibe as the 550's without the hype pricetag. Great alternative for anyone on a budget.
I genuinely am surprised this is considered breaking. Me and the boys thought we were late into the game in '06 when we kickstarted with them. Leeds, UK - great city, pretty much a non-entity fashion-wise.
We can tell a lot of time and thought went into making this video and it absolutely shows! There's a lot of value in what you said even for those who do not necessarily wanna jump on this trend.
This video while insightful was over the top. It doesn’t take hours of research to understand why New Balances are carrying some weight. It’s a simple product that’s carved out their “niche”. Unlike the dunks, off-white, and Yeezy in your face colorways and design, New Balances are just simple. This is a cycle we’ve seen time & time again. Wear what you like, not what is “hype”.
i’ve loved new balance since 2016/2017, i think the 574 is a perfect middle ground imo, you can play with the colors + material like the 990s but has the boxier feel of the 550s without it throwing you off
Im a cnc engineer and i bought 990s for work recently these hauex’s comfy as shit n theyre easy to go out in if i can swing home after work (blue collar drip most of the time dickies pants and a tshirt so shit aint too bad tbh)
i think another thing that gave new balance a lot of crossover appeal is their collaborations with joe freshgoods. he been able to tie a lot of different histories together with his shoes so far and they been some of the most hyped releases in recent memory.
I remember wearing new balances back when the hype beast wave was a thing and people would call my new balances trash cuz they dad shoes yet now they all wear them talkin about how they’ve been fuckin wit them 💀
i changed out of my custom air force ones that i had made for my work uniforms into my special edition boston 574 new balances the other day and it was like i stepped into clouds. night and day the level of comfort. i love air ones, but i've been rocking new balance heavy lately. i got some dope china mask joints from 08 beijing olympics for super cheap they're worth like $200 the way i got them i paid like $40 and they're fire
this kind of mental process for the shoes reminds me of the car scene. Moving towards classic cars with solid engines and building sleepers. Or the PC scene moving away from over the top RGB and now picking one colour or minimalist internals.
We been on new balance in Baltimore for years, my parents had me in new balance in elementary and I’m 24 now. They been a good shoe but people just make anything hype these days. Let’s be real when did new balance ever have resale value??
I wanted to buy sneakers for the first time last week. Bought a second pair of brown dress shoes instead so I can cycle them and reduce the wear and tear on my favorite pair. Dress shoes are the way my guys. Every half year you pay 20€ to the local shoemaker and basically get a brand new pair
The new Size? 550’s and the Joe Freshgoods helmed “Conversations Amongst Us” 550’s are vastly different from the normal ones! They incorporate suede and canvas unlike the predominantly leather uppers on the rest of the 550’s.
It's really funny because I'm not into fashion at all but I bought them last year at resale price before the hype because I really liked the design lmfao
I’m from Baltimore and I was born in the 80s. For as long as I can remember New Balance shoes have been a mainstay for everyone living in the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia area or DMV as we like to call it. It’s cool to see everyone finally catching on to how cool they are.
@@mileshayter7440 ** Gives you cookie ** Okay….if you really want to get technical about it you can take Baltimore out of the entire DMV because It exists in its own universe. You can’t convince them otherwise.
Even though I don’t plan to buy New Balances one of the things that makes them appealing to me is the “I could see someone’s dad wearing these to a volunteer firefighter basketball game in 1991” vibe they give off
😂😂😂
Damn accurate
So specific lmao
some old dude in the smoke shop told me i looked like a retired cop. I looked at myself and realized I was wearing a trucker hat, black parka, vintage levis, and 990s. didnt get carded tho
Spot on 😂
Props to Frugal for spending hours studying these shoes. There’s a ton that goes into each video behind the scenes and we see that!
fr fo real
New balances were always loved by the Japanese. I got into New Balance just because of Japanese streetwear culture. There are also releases with colourways exclusive to the japanese market.
Takumi had New balances...
@@2nuts4cars exactly
i just got the black cream white 550s, japanese exclusive colorway. theres a few on stockx for $140
Love my Auralee 550s so much 🔥
Yeah same
This is the comeback of the “dad shoes” trend. It’s just like when everyone was rocking Air Monarchs and Fila Disruptors. It’s got that cool 90s-early 2000s sportswear aesthetic. It’s visually memorable, yet minimal enough to go with about any outfit
The "dad shoe" trend never died just was in the background.
Same with the fila ray tracers. I had the tracer (trademarks) and the tracer tr2 (olives). They were 🔥🔥 shoes
@@taylorstep8135 agreed
Except the prior dad shoe wave was focused more on teenager fashion where every teenage girl was wearing file disruptors. T
So thanks to new balance for re-introducing these.
Would you call the Yeezy 700 wave runner a dad shoe?
It feels like Japanese casual fashion has finally hit America and its American sized too
fr that and korean streetwear too
@@yessica5231 Korean street wear has been fire for so long, I remember a couple different fits I'd see online and watch it eventually trickle into the fashion at my school
@@yessica5231 - that’s an awfully hot melting pot
@@clouddd8053 well I live in a very small yeeyee town so everyone's just starting to dress like that.
People use to clown my new balances back in 2016 now everyone wants them hahaha
Bottom line: dads were two steps ahead of us in fashion
The connection he made between stan smith and the 550s was on point. There is nothing new under the sun.
being from the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, New Balance has always been seen as a cool shoe. glad to see it’s getting more recognition. on top of the 990s, i also recommend the 574s.
I was about to say the same 👍🏾
Was waiting for someone to mention the dmv
*looks at my 574s* I dunno if they're that cool. I mean I own a pair so...
990s are a dmv essential
@Spam Email exactly
u know a trend is on the verge of dying when christian makes a video on it
Nahh bro, NB is gonna have a good year again. Its been awesome
@@collingregory7225 yeah prices are definitely keep going up
Newbs are timeless, whether the “trend” dies down or not, people will always want a nice pair of 990s, 574s, or 550s
it really sucks that 550s became a trend and are dying out, i genuinely liked the shoe but could only afford it in the summer 😔
i was lucky enough to thrift some all black 928v3 in great condition and honestly i enjoy wearing them more than my jordan 1 lows lmao
no, new balance has a bright future
i love new balance! it’s really difficult finding women’s shoes in a variety of widths, but they have everything. thank you for talking about them. 10/10 vid man
I love these. Just old school basketball vibe. Not worth the hype or resell. But a great sneaker either way
The new nb's look good wdym
“Not worth the hype” means it’s bad
They’re 100% worth the hype
Some colourways are cheap as hell. Got the shadows for 135AUD
Worth the hype not worth the price is what I am saying
When I got New Balances they were really one of the most comfortable shoes i’ve worn while also giving me a nice extra height on it. The style is a cherry on top and is very much appreciated. I like the 608’s and the 2002r Protection Pack.
I’ve been wearing new balances for a while just cause it’s pretty casual shoe, and since 2020 wearing asics, from binge watching haikyu. Kinda feel like pretty soon asics are going to pop off in popularity here
Asics is for sure gunna pop off
good prediction been feelin the ascics for a while
they're definitely gonna pop off in no time, I call it. They're pretty much the embodiment of the 90s dad aesthetic that street style is going for a the moment.
I'm actually looking for a pair rn before they sell out everywhere just like what happened with new balances😅😅
I copped a pair of gel kayano 14 x Kiko collab for retail a while back, checked on the prices and they are sitting at a hefty premium. Dont sleep cause some of the good models and colourways are running out.
990s have been a dmv classic for years and years. kinda wild seeing them come more mainstream/widely accepted
I know same here in Baltimore
@@jamesbatts9015 isnt Baltimore part of the dmv
What were the Grails back in the day?
Cats from the DMV have been rocking NB’s for YEARS
My uncle from maryland has worn 990s for 20 years
New Balance is so much more than the 550, hyped 2002Rs, and "dad shoes". I highly recommend diving into the world of the general release pairs, especially the Made in USA and UK models. There are so many readily-available GRs on quality-made models out there. That's one of the biggest reasons why New Balance appeals to me. Great designs, good quality, and actually being able to buy for retail. Of course, I too enjoy the 550s and there's no doubt how dope the refined future pack is, but New Balance is so much more than that.
I hate it for all the true balance heads who now are having to share their love of NB with “hypsters”. Up until last summer you could actually walk into a new balance outlet and all the 900s. Now all they have available is the functional runners
Same man I remember i stopped wearing them around 2016/2017 bc the hype started to pickup but now i’m nostalgic enough to be willing to pay resale for some 550s or take the time to thrift some 990s
ok gatekeeper
You should walk into a store and get a box of tissues to wipe away those salty tears, I'm sure they have some available
L
i work at NB, we have 990s in every color. NB Cranston, RI
Really glad to see the influence of Japanese Americana finally making it over in a big way. I remember reading Popeye in 2014 and thinking damn, why don’t guys in my area dress like this? Lots of people here saying it’s a trend, but I think the look is constructed of such strong aesthetic principles that it’ll always look good. Hopefully it’s here to stay as a point of reference to return to from more daring ventures to the fringes of contemporary style.
Crazy how people used to get bullied for wearing NB 😭
I did in 2016 😭
Let's bring it back
They was the shit in the 90s tho
except if it was a 247
Really? I remember nb being dope in the 90s.
I get that “iykyk” feeling from my Vans Vault collection lmao. One of my favorite pairs to wear is my Vans Vault x Blends Old Skool Zips. They’re supposed to look like a motorcycle jacket (YSL vibes), and they honestly get complimented way more than some of my newer hyped up Jordans 💀
it is so funny to compare the rest of the world VS the DMV's perception of New Balances. (+ DMV like the DC-MD-VA metropolitan area, not the department of motor vehicles). Like one of the themes for my HS spirit week was "DMV Culture Day" - everyone was wearing stereotypical black puffer jackets, white beaters, and gray 990s (just an exaggerated version of the average day in the DMV)
990s have never been clowned on by anyone I know as "dad shoes"... bc we're all always wearing them. we all know that they're comfy and they're a great everyday shoe. And they don't JUST go with the vintage look, i'd say they're v versatile. if ur scared of being judged for wearing "dad shoes" don't be too pressed, they're a genuinely good shoe. so comfortable. regardless, love seeing ppl get put onto new balances as they're coming more and more into the mainstream. say whatever you want ab their looks, they have a real history in the DMV, nd for that reason I find them so charming. i genuinely recommend them to people if u were thinking of getting a pair. once u get out there and start mowing a few lawns and they start getting stained with green grass clippings thats when they hit their peak Fr.
dmv f/w 2018 goon fit was the 990v4 mids, helly Hansen salt coat, true religion moto jeans and a eat hat.... moving DIFFERENT bro
Hustlers used to wear gray New Balance 990’s in the 80’s...at one time, you only get them at certain stores in malls ..there was a urban legend that Rayful Edmund gave away a 100 pairs of various sizes to kids at a recreation center in the 80’s but there is a limited Edition Washington DC shoe with a city skyline design on the back !
great analysis of the 550, I personally am kind of shocked with how majorly popular that model has become. when I saw it released for the first time in spring 20 I thought it looked great with the aime lookbook but I did not think it would take off and help elevate the brand as a whole. I have never particularly cared for this model compared to some of the others but I get the appeal
I’ve got some basic new balances, and they’re the best. Go with everything and I’m always getting compliments. Unfortunately sometimes ppl will call them “knock off air forces”, anything that isn’t an Air Force 1 isn’t cool 🙄
Air Force 1s can kiss my fking ass they’re more outplayed than the white slip-on vans. i will die on this hill.
By any chance do you have the white and grey ones because I do and people have said the exact same thing to me smh
I go to a school where almost the only white sneaker that people wear are air force ones and I'm honestly getting sick of seeing them, even a pair of stan smiths is kinda rare to see at this point bc air forces just took over
@@lifeontheledgerlines8394 literally same if it’s not af1 it’s “weird”
@@tomdillon7612 no actually, I’ve got the club memt ones. 😅 Super minimalist, but difficult for my feet to breathe lol
I think the other thing is that. They are comfortable. They are genuinely well made. So when people switch, they are more likely to stay
Facts
i love how nb is becoming the "in" thing rn, but i got this lowkey feeling that reebok is gonna blow up too. Like instead of nike and adidas it'll be reebok and nb
What’s bout puma and fila
@@dwaynekeenum1916 puma has some heat but the fila trend died in like 2018
The parallelism between Drain Gang and NB is just perfect (for now)
As already pointed out here in the comments, I think a lot of the hype has to do with Japanese Americana making a lot more waves in North American street style.
I remember getting turned on to new balance in a big way when I spent some time in Tokyo back in 2018.
I think New Balance (especially the 550s) will fall out of the popularity they're seeing right now, but I don't think the brand will disappear. Japanese Americana is here to stay imo and so I think silhouettes like the 990s will be here to stay too.
The dmv has been wearing new balance for decades
Japanese got their style from black Americans
Haven’t given frugal his props ina while, but damn I have to give it to him, so much research and analytics involved just for this video. Pretty dope
It is funny how a couple years ago new balances were dad shoes and now people are switching up to pretending this was always their vibe
Nah not really
@@bape7372 do you speak fluent capanese?
It's always like that not talking about dad shoes or new balance
They (not 550s but NB in general) were pretty trendy for a brief stent in the early 2010s too. Wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of those people just kept buying them because of their versatility and comfort.
thats just how trends work man
I'm subscribed to you for 2 years now despite the fact, that I hate most of male fashion nowadays - but you're the only youtuber I found interesting, and the only one that made me - even though I still dislike it - understand todays fashion. For that, and a lot of original entertainment that comes with it - thank you, Frugal :)
Have a good day!
I like fashion but if I ever got myself so invested in this I think I'd go insane and analyse way to much shit then I'd just get anxious and all weird about clothes, glad frugal is still sane and doing a great job at these vids still
Their comfy and just pleasing to my eye. Def one of my fav brands atm.
I’ll definitely flex the fact that I’ve been wearing NB for 4+ years because I used to get clowned on for it back then lol
as a dmv resident, it’s nice to see a more niche (yet just a big) brand take the spotlight.
What were the Grails back in the day?
I always liked new balance's design. Not too flashy and comfortable with a form factor that I personally like. Always my go to for casual fits.
u should make a vid abt the drainer style, its not documented at all and its hard to find info abt it so i think it would be a fun challenge 4 u
I love how we are all part of this community that considers something “dying off” once everyone starts hopping on the trend.
I think people want to be pioneers, and when the pioneer stage is over then it's "dead" since it no longer has the same effect.
i actually was hoping you’d make a video on this. i jumped on the new balance thing a couple months ago after a general dissatisfaction with the general crop of stuff that nike and adidas was doing, and decided to put my fears of being goofed on to rest. i managed to catch a restock of the dtlr collab 2002Rs and they are the best shoes i’ve ever bought, hands down. they feel and look so good. i’ve never been a shoe guy really, but it’s started a whole love story with this brand, and i’m definitely going to dive deeper soon.
This was so fun to watch! I used to be very into Yeezys myself, but after these past few years, I got a bit bored with what they were releasing (with the exception of the Foams of course). But in 2021 I really started paying attention to New Balance, and I really like the models I have so far! I do have to admit that the 550s are my daily shoe right now tho :P It sucks we have to compete with the resell culture though, that really bites.
i can't believe i just watched someone compare 550s and drain gang
The last few years i've just been buying classic silhouettes because they never go out of style no matter the trend.
The only flashy shoes I buy now are Kiko Asics because in my opinion they are one of those "if you know you know" shoes.
New Balance shoes are actually high quality unlike Nikes or Jordans.
I just want to live in a world where I can buy a damn pair of sneakers for retail. The fact that now even the bb550s are going on stock or goat for like 300% over retail is nuts tbh.
I've got the Adidas Forum 84 Lows as my daily shoes right now, they give the same vibe as the 550's without the hype pricetag. Great alternative for anyone on a budget.
This! All of this! I think that's why Adidas has been pushing forums hard lately.
Nice i bought the adv 84 lows in all white and love them. They look icy asf. Also just order the torsion artillery highs to spoil myself hehe
These things are like Dunks for people who grill for their extended family on Fourth of July
not even funny 😐
this is the only channel where i actually watch the ads bc they're hilarious
Just subscribed. Best thing I've done for current street fashion
Never thought I'd see the day Frugal Aesthetic mentions Dg in one of his videos
I liked new balance 550s early 2020 and it felt good until they found it. I still like the 993s tho.
I genuinely am surprised this is considered breaking.
Me and the boys thought we were late into the game in '06 when we kickstarted with them.
Leeds, UK - great city, pretty much a non-entity fashion-wise.
We can tell a lot of time and thought went into making this video and it absolutely shows! There's a lot of value in what you said even for those who do not necessarily wanna jump on this trend.
the way you snuck that squarespace ad into video was amazing
In the DMV EVERYBODY has been wearing 990s for years
This video while insightful was over the top. It doesn’t take hours of research to understand why New Balances are carrying some weight. It’s a simple product that’s carved out their “niche”. Unlike the dunks, off-white, and Yeezy in your face colorways and design, New Balances are just simple. This is a cycle we’ve seen time & time again.
Wear what you like, not what is “hype”.
NB isn’t gunna die imo, they’ve been around for minimalistic outfits. just main stream rn
Thank you for this video, Christian. I always find your videos really entertaining!
ASICS and Saucony’s are going to be the next NB mark my words
Def not sauconys
@@gossling77 I got Solomon and Saucony mixed lol
This man does not miss
Got me convinced!
bros too calming 😭😭😭
hmm interesting! gonna buy these with a baggy pants :)
This was way more of a revelation than I expected or was ready for and I loved it.
990s been a DC/MD thing for decades, I think Jaden Smith is the one who made them mainstream.
Iykyk🖖🏿🖖🏿
frrr I used to rock a pair of 990s everyday back in 2015 and I remember I wouldn’t get clowned on just bc most ppl new it was a dmv thing.
yup got 990s v4s and 2002r
One of the smoothest transition to your sponsor, and it's enjoyable to watch.
Isn't the 550 just the New Balance-Version of the Reebok Club C 85?
Club C are kinda the Reebok’s version of the stan smith so by this logic …
I’d say 550’s are more like Adidas Forums
i’ve loved new balance since 2016/2017, i think the 574 is a perfect middle ground imo, you can play with the colors + material like the 990s but has the boxier feel of the 550s without it throwing you off
i will say tho i was a victim of the dad shoe assaults
New balances are the spiciest shoes ive ever seen, I have like 5 pairs of them
Sounds like foot fungus
this is the shoe version of finding pepperoni spicy
@@basedgod6016 Tbh it depends on your style
@@basedgod6016 lol prob thinks mayo hits a little hot.
2016 vs 2022 comparison was so aestrhetically pleasing I came on my computr screen
Im a cnc engineer and i bought 990s for work recently these hauex’s comfy as shit n theyre easy to go out in if i can swing home after work (blue collar drip most of the time dickies pants and a tshirt so shit aint too bad tbh)
been a while since i seen once of your videos. glad to see you're over 1m subs. congrats!
990's are comfy as hell but the 550's are just hype! You seem them everywhere.
i think another thing that gave new balance a lot of crossover appeal is their collaborations with joe freshgoods. he been able to tie a lot of different histories together with his shoes so far and they been some of the most hyped releases in recent memory.
I remember growing up getting made fun of for having to wear NBs because of my wide feet, now everyone is trying to hop on the wave
I feel ya dude
I remember wearing new balances back when the hype beast wave was a thing and people would call my new balances trash cuz they dad shoes yet now they all wear them talkin about how they’ve been fuckin wit them 💀
The new af1s/dunks
im just happy that draingang is in the vid
i changed out of my custom air force ones that i had made for my work uniforms into my special edition boston 574 new balances the other day and it was like i stepped into clouds. night and day the level of comfort. i love air ones, but i've been rocking new balance heavy lately. i got some dope china mask joints from 08 beijing olympics for super cheap they're worth like $200 the way i got them i paid like $40 and they're fire
this kind of mental process for the shoes reminds me of the car scene. Moving towards classic cars with solid engines and building sleepers. Or the PC scene moving away from over the top RGB and now picking one colour or minimalist internals.
We been on new balance in Baltimore for years, my parents had me in new balance in elementary and I’m 24 now. They been a good shoe but people just make anything hype these days. Let’s be real when did new balance ever have resale value??
the music in this video is on point frugal !
i buy new balance
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Bro fully had me with that sneaky square space sponser
Dude, the 550’s don’t just have a “retro look” they’re literally from the 80’s..
that is what I'm seeing a lot about what is considered hype is that people want retro. Probably none of the sneakers I have are really new in design.
i think around same timeframe as nike dunks? honestly they look the same so it'd make sense
Christian was in his bad with the analogies, mms one hit different😂
I wanted to buy sneakers for the first time last week. Bought a second pair of brown dress shoes instead so I can cycle them and reduce the wear and tear on my favorite pair. Dress shoes are the way my guys. Every half year you pay 20€ to the local shoemaker and basically get a brand new pair
Just no.
"Gotcha!" with a sponsored ad lol. Freakin genius!
Exactly, I like 550 but when I two pairs I stopped looking for more. Any new colorways would just do the same to my outfit
Damnit.... I've seen 3 videos and haven't laughed so hard while learning in a long time. I have subscribed.
I feel like birkenstock bostons are the new "if you know you know" because every single male fashion youtuber is crazy about them this spring/summer
I work fashion retail, I get asked about Bostons at least 4 times a week...
Dis my first time watching ur channel in a while and omg you look so good dude
minimal, it’s the anti-dunk AND that what’s makes it hype same silhouette better quality , and not just rushing them out to rush them out.
It’s insane how in depth you can get into a topic bro. This is next level.
The new Size? 550’s and the Joe Freshgoods helmed “Conversations Amongst Us” 550’s are vastly different from the normal ones! They incorporate suede and canvas unlike the predominantly leather uppers on the rest of the 550’s.
should I cop a pair when they release?
@@NicolasDiaz-te1ju They already released
@@ShoeBoyReview oh for me they release on the 29th this month on New Balance 🤔🤣
@@NicolasDiaz-te1ju Nice! They’re 🔥
@@ShoeBoyReview say less 🙏 thanks bro
got me with the sick ass product placement! It came out of no where!
It's really funny because I'm not into fashion at all but I bought them last year at resale price before the hype because I really liked the design lmfao
These videos are so goated.. keep it up bro pre consistent! Make some arxy updates aswell
I’m from Baltimore and I was born in the 80s. For as long as I can remember New Balance shoes have been a mainstay for everyone living in the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia area or DMV as we like to call it. It’s cool to see everyone finally catching on to how cool they are.
bro, its dc maryland virginia, delaware is not apart of the dmv wahtsoever. The dmv consists of the DC metroplitan area and its suburbs
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Okay….if you really want to get technical about it you can take Baltimore out of the entire DMV because It exists in its own universe. You can’t convince them otherwise.
6:20 those drawings are funny as hell, lol the guy is also crying behind the mask
I looked into getting the jjjjound 992, and then felt my soul pass away looking at these prices
sweater here is a vibe homie