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YOUR RESEARCHokay, so why does new balance name shoes after porsche 911's?
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991 version: "Oh, you want to replace the standard laces with less expensive but sporty Velcro?
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Jogger Tells TV Reporter 'snow is 'perfect for running' and falls on HER BUTT Live - YouTube
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Here is the instance of the catastrophic lace bearing failure mid-run on the 996.
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Set himself vertical, his sole bearing failed
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As he attempted to set himself vertical, his sole bearing failed with disastrous results.
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I was looking at the new balance shoes and noticed a definite correlation between their shoe model names and 911's. I don't believe it is a coincidence as it isn't just this shoe that's name is the 996 their is others named the 997 and the 993 etc. Anybody know the reason behind this?
I would stay away from 996 and early 997 models as NB cut costs on them by using inferior soles and materials. There are 26 modes of sole failure and lace bearing is always a major concern on those models. Jake Raby documented multiple instances of lace bearings failing mid-run, causing balance failure.
Here is the instance of the catastrophic lace bearing failure mid-run on the 996.
Hilarious!!! Jogger Tells TV Reporter 'snow is 'perfect for running' and falls on HER BUTT Live - YouTube
Sole bearing failure is a serious business, Cuda911 suffered the sole bearing failure when he was at rest in his favorite chair. As he attempted to set himself vertical, his sole bearing failed with disastrous results.
FAT MAN FALLS OUT OF WORK CHAIR - YouTube
No detail is to small, only the finest craftsman work in that cleanroom. My friend puts the little plastic piece on the ends of each lace by hand, yes its tedious but in the end its the little things that make these the ROLEX of the shoe world. Like almost all precision products there have been some issues. There is a class action lawsuit pending on the 996 shoes as it seems that the rubber that was used in the toe area on the mid year models has caused ingrown nails on some of the owners that live in cold climates requiring amputations in the most extreme cases. A special pair of socks have been invented and the claim is that if you are wearing one of the bad batch of shoes you will have a burning sensation in the socks early enough to bring the shoes back to the shoe dealer for a possible replacement. Some shoes are not covered but can be bought to an indie shoe shop to have the rubber coated with a barrier substance which is good for a limited time depending on your shoe size and weight before it should be applied again. I have these shoes and wear them daily with no problems so far but I mainly run in them. It seems that more problems arise if the shoes are closet queens or are just used for casual walking.
Reasonable, now what does everyone think the best color combination is? Do they offer a Dye To Sample option? If so I'm thinking Mauve uppers with Peridot laces could make a statement.
Clearly, Porsche has been copying New Balance, not the other way around.
The New Balance 996 was released in 1988, and the New Balance 997 was released in 1991.
I see a major law suit coming. After all, as we all know, the 911 was originally to be named the 901, but Porsche lost out on that one, too.
Next thing you know, Porsche will build a new model they name the Air Jordan.
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Not yet, but there are specialty shops offering a full or partial blue vinyl wrap to mod the 996's into a 997 look. Or you can call Fonzy and plastidip your 996's
Notice the smaller N on the 997 model as opposed to the big almost fried egg looking N of the 996 model. I sure am glad they went back to the original design with the new 997 model.
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