I’ve had a pair of 993’s for 5 years now and by far they have been the best shoes I have ever worn. Easily the most versatile, comfortable, and well-built shoe in terms of durability. I put them through hell and wore them almost daily. I could dress them up and wear them with a nice outfit for dinner or wear them to darties, crawfish boils, BBQ’s, etc.. I wore them to the gym everyday and for hundreds of leg days (phenomenal shoes for doing legs), Wore them on 16 different trips to Europe, I wore them on dozens of hiking and camping trips, waded through small rivers in them, wore them while mountain biking… the list goes on. Any other shoe would have been destroyed but somehow these have remained the most comfortable shoes I’ve owned and they still function and look phenomenally well after all of that abuse. I do want to reiterate just how amazing these were for hiking… better than any other hiking shoe I’ve ever had. Hundreds of miles of hiking at Yosemite, a few dozen miles at Zion and big bend, and so many other locations. The grip and stability is what surprised me the most for sure while remaining extremely comfortable. The only “hiking” shoes that comes close to comfort is hoka’s mafate speed 4 trail running shoe but it’s definitely lacking the stability and rigidity of the 993’s. Going to buy a new pair to replace these probably next year.
Really like this program. Gives us consumers a way to get good discounts on kicks and it promotes sustainability. Wish they would use actual photos of the shoes on the site. I think a real test of the program would be to buy a shoe in "good" condition, since it is the "worst" condition you can get from the program.
Dude I watched the vid, didn’t even know about this new program and they had the same all grey 993 in my size! Last one too - thank you so much ! Subscribed
The prices are pretty high compared to other used markets. Im sure one of the major goals of the Reconsider Program is to control the used market and help maintain brand value by keeping prices high
Really dig this program! I’m excited to see some discontinued models, like the 990v3 and 992, hit the site. Maybe we’ll get lucky with the 991, 997, and so on? I’d be stoked for a below retail 991v2. Those are wildly expensive in North America.
So I just purchased a pair and I’m not happy with the program! First bad thing is customer service and only email support! Second thing is the shipping! I have been waiting for almost a week and have only been provided tracking with customer saying they have been shipped and UPS saying they haven’t been given the package! Big mistake as they are not worth the hassle if they can’t provide full support as New Balance!
Sorry to hear that. I actually have had a great experience with this program. After this video I returned this pair because it was actually too wide. I received my refund and then I purchased another OG 993 that fit better.
Good day Sir. I wasn’t aware and It blew my mind that you are now open-minded to get and use a possible used pair. Knowing you, you won’t ever wear or won’t ever want to buy possible used pair ever.
@@guynkicks oh yea, i forgot about those and probably not watching vid back then. It’s been awhile though so i never thought you’re trying to get pairs again for cheap prices.
I’ve had a pair of 993’s for 5 years now and by far they have been the best shoes I have ever worn. Easily the most versatile, comfortable, and well-built shoe in terms of durability.
I put them through hell and wore them almost daily. I could dress them up and wear them with a nice outfit for dinner or wear them to darties, crawfish boils, BBQ’s, etc.. I wore them to the gym everyday and for hundreds of leg days (phenomenal shoes for doing legs), Wore them on 16 different trips to Europe, I wore them on dozens of hiking and camping trips, waded through small rivers in them, wore them while mountain biking… the list goes on.
Any other shoe would have been destroyed but somehow these have remained the most comfortable shoes I’ve owned and they still function and look phenomenally well after all of that abuse.
I do want to reiterate just how amazing these were for hiking… better than any other hiking shoe I’ve ever had. Hundreds of miles of hiking at Yosemite, a few dozen miles at Zion and big bend, and so many other locations. The grip and stability is what surprised me the most for sure while remaining extremely comfortable. The only “hiking” shoes that comes close to comfort is hoka’s mafate speed 4 trail running shoe but it’s definitely lacking the stability and rigidity of the 993’s.
Going to buy a new pair to replace these probably next year.
how did you take care of the suede! scared of wearing these pairs to hiking or on rainy days because I really don't want to ruin the suede
@@reversicle212 good question… I didn’t. I’ve wiped down/scrubbed the shoe with an old rag and hot water a numerous amount of times but that’s it
Really like this program. Gives us consumers a way to get good discounts on kicks and it promotes sustainability. Wish they would use actual photos of the shoes on the site. I think a real test of the program would be to buy a shoe in "good" condition, since it is the "worst" condition you can get from the program.
Dude I watched the vid, didn’t even know about this new program and they had the same all grey 993 in my size! Last one too - thank you so much ! Subscribed
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The prices are pretty high compared to other used markets. Im sure one of the major goals of the Reconsider Program is to control the used market and help maintain brand value by keeping prices high
Really dig this program! I’m excited to see some discontinued models, like the 990v3 and 992, hit the site. Maybe we’ll get lucky with the 991, 997, and so on? I’d be stoked for a below retail 991v2. Those are wildly expensive in North America.
My favirite pair of sneakers all time
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Thanks for the video and putting us on the Reconsidered site.
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Actually been thinking about grabbing a pair of grey 993s myself, so I'll check it out
Definitely should 👌🏼
Love this, will definitely be using this site from here on out.
Thanks for putting us on 👍🏽
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Factory second, yes. Preowned, hard no.
So I just purchased a pair and I’m not happy with the program! First bad thing is customer service and only email support! Second thing is the shipping! I have been waiting for almost a week and have only been provided tracking with customer saying they have been shipped and UPS saying they haven’t been given the package! Big mistake as they are not worth the hassle if they can’t provide full support as New Balance!
Sorry to hear that. I actually have had a great experience with this program. After this video I returned this pair because it was actually too wide. I received my refund and then I purchased another OG 993 that fit better.
Appreciate you as always. Definitely a dope pair.
Thanks my dude! 🍻
They could have included the original box. Other than that, looks a great idea.
I know, maybe on some they do. I’ve noticed another tier of condition under “like new”.
Thanks sir! 🤝
I’ve been having these for about 2-3 yrs and have worn them like 3x
i wear usually 43.5 what size should i take? 42.5 or 43?
how often do they add more shoes?
Whats the sizing like for 993? i've tried on the 2002r and 1906r which i was a 10.5 in. i'm a 10 in both the 990v5 and 550s (although a tad looser)
I suggest going with the size 10.
Good day Sir. I wasn’t aware and It blew my mind that you are now open-minded to get and use a possible used pair. Knowing you, you won’t ever wear or won’t ever want to buy possible used pair ever.
I’ve actually bought used pairs before. My green 992 jjjjound and my 990v3 Joker pairs are used. Definitely opened to a good price 😅
@@guynkicks oh yea, i forgot about those and probably not watching vid back then. It’s been awhile though so i never thought you’re trying to get pairs again for cheap prices.
Are these the 2E width? Looks wider than your other 993’s.
Yes, good eye lol. I forgot to mention that in the review. Definitely looks a bit wider.
Why did you choose the 2E/wide variant on these, instead of normal width, like your other 993’s?
@Kasped-xm8yz That was my fault for not filtering my search. I must have forgotten about the different fits.
is this avalanche in Canada