. The design work is done in Boston or in St. Louis. The materials are ordered

and made in the US as well as other countries. A good percentage of New Balance

shoes are still made (assembled) in the US. And they are assembled in the US

by several US-made materials and some from other countries.

Actually, the New Balance 574 model is one of the most iconic new balance shoes,

with over 80 different colorways, and a retail of about $59+. Some famous rappers/celebrities

are wearing these shoes such as Pharrel Williams. So, in conclusion, there is

nothing wrong with New Balances, and there never will be becase they are unexpensive,

and durable.

They left off one important part about style 990, you can't get them wet or

else they will smell and the stink doesn't go away. The stink comes from the

sole, smells like urine. I called New Balance customer service today and she

said "don't wear in the rain, don't get them wet". Who knew if it rains you

need to take your NB 990 off and go bare foot.

USA made New Balances (the retro or "classic" models like the 998 and 1300,

etc, are probably the best quality sneakers you can buy: The UK ones are great as well: