Milos Raonic to New Balance! - Page 2

vsbabolat · 12-30-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kimguroo

Their shoes were assembled in US factories but materials are imported.

I might not surprised that NB will raise prices because of endorsements.

Tennis shoes are made in China. I also have NB water proof walking shoes and those are made in China too. Only a few of the top running shoes are Made in USA/Assembled in USA.

thejackal · 12-30-2012, 05:04 PM

NB only makes the older models (the greyish motion-controlled running/walking shoes and a few others) in the US. Used to sell them and the rep told me it's because it's a lot cheaper to modernize equipment and train/retrain workers abroad than in the US. The newer shoes are a lot more complex and are harder to make. Most of the machinery in the US factories are post WWII vintage and can't make the newer stuff

Smasher08 · 12-30-2012, 05:35 PM

Wow, this is a huge change for NB. Their shoes have always been fantastic, but I thought as a company they were committed to NOT doing endorsements.

Realistically, their shoes are probably much better for Milos since they'll absorb more impact shock from his 6'5 frame, return more energy, and probably give his ankes better support.

I've used NB and Asics tennis shoes for years and think they're the very best choices out there.

Ronaldo · 12-30-2012, 06:08 PM

NB picked up more no-name athletes this year, Justin Predroia, Curtis Granderson, and Miguel Cabrera. http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/dol...to-new-balance

airdupont · 12-31-2012, 03:24 AM

He's still wearing Lacoste at his practice session in Brisbane today.

Ronaldo · 12-31-2012, 04:16 AM

Shirley the deal must be shoes only, eh?

jaggy · 12-31-2012, 04:36 AM

For people like me with high arches NB are the best

PhotoBlue · 12-31-2012, 11:13 AM

I'm sorry but NB tennis shoes are very ugly for the most part.

dr. godmode · 12-31-2012, 04:25 PM

Agreed, generally people who wear NB are over 50

leroy_sunset · 12-31-2012, 04:32 PM

I wear NB gear on the court (shorts, a few shirts). Good stuff. As for the court shoes, they don't look very sturdy or durable. I tend to bust through the sides of shoes in the toebox before I wear through the sole.

jepriy · 12-31-2012, 06:30 PM

It's Jan 1st. How come Milos is still wearing LaCoste?

Ronaldo · 01-01-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jepriy

It's Jan 1st. How come Milos is still wearing LaCoste?

Shirley it's the shoes

lim · 01-01-2013, 12:55 PM

First Stan, now Milos. Lacoste really doesn't care to have their team stick around...

hcb0804 · 01-01-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. godmode

Agreed, generally people who wear NB are over 50

You have a problem with individuals who are over 50??

hcb0804 · 01-01-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Shirley the deal must be shoes only, eh?

Surely, you can't be serious?

I am serious.
And don't call me Shirley.

darklore009 · 01-01-2013, 03:50 PM

Will milos will wear their shoe too, along with their clothing line?

zapvor · 01-01-2013, 04:05 PM

i thought the whole point of NB was not to sign anyone.........

Gonzalito17 · 01-01-2013, 04:17 PM

Nike and adidas have most of the youth but their shoes are not the best. Fed has his modified and wears shoes totally different then the ones for sale. What does that tell you. Nike and adidas are good shoes but NB are far more comfortable. The best marketed is not always the best product. I started wearing NB last year for the first time for tennis and am very very impressed.

DunlopDood · 01-01-2013, 05:09 PM

According to the Globe and Mail it's a complete shoe and clothing deal, and quite a lucrative one at that. New Balance is banking him being a major force in the game for the next decade.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle6837228/

mjl78 · 01-01-2013, 07:38 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nonQTl5BlE

nice clip of his new shoes

12-30-2012, 05:04 PM	#22
thejackal Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,761	NB only makes the older models (the greyish motion-controlled running/walking shoes and a few others) in the US. Used to sell them and the rep told me it's because it's a lot cheaper to modernize equipment and train/retrain workers abroad than in the US. The newer shoes are a lot more complex and are harder to make. Most of the machinery in the US factories are post WWII vintage and can't make the newer stuff __________________ Writer @tennisconnected , among other things Davis Cup QF: Canada vs Italy, April 5th

12-30-2012, 05:35 PM	#23
Smasher08 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: T-dot Posts: 1,917	Wow, this is a huge change for NB. Their shoes have always been fantastic, but I thought as a company they were committed to NOT doing endorsements. Realistically, their shoes are probably much better for Milos since they'll absorb more impact shock from his 6'5 frame, return more energy, and probably give his ankes better support. I've used NB and Asics tennis shoes for years and think they're the very best choices out there. __________________ Head MGPMs: Pacific Classic Gut 1.25 x MSV Co-Focus 1.18

12-30-2012, 06:08 PM	#24
Ronaldo G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,227	NB picked up more no-name athletes this year, Justin Predroia, Curtis Granderson, and Miguel Cabrera. http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/dol...to-new-balance __________________ LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US

12-31-2012, 04:16 AM	#26
Ronaldo G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,227	Shirley the deal must be shoes only, eh? __________________ LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US

12-31-2012, 11:13 AM	#28
PhotoBlue Professional Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The tennis court Posts: 1,130	I'm sorry but NB tennis shoes are very ugly for the most part. __________________ Head IG Radical Pro/Barricade 7/Vapor 9/Yonex 308 Clay