Back in the original days of TFM New Balance was considered the “frat” choice for an athletic/running shoe.
Some old heads like bacon and dorn still stay loyal to NB, but I think at this point modern fraternalism has decided that Nike is the most frat athletic shoe, (see: Nike frees, etc.)
They complete the “khakis and polo” old man look. They aren’t flashy black people high top shoes, they’re durable, american made and comfortable as hell. Plus if you live in a state that gets snow you can’t really wear boat or dress shoes all year round.
You’re right about everything but the American-made part. They make a lot of their shoes overseas. But if they were all American-made they’d for sure be in the Frat Hall of Fame
I don’t know what these damn kids are talking about, Lou. No other brand has created shoes that go by the title: “Frat cleats”. NB’s are American= Frat, the 990-998’s are expensive= Frat, and grey is the proper look. All-white sneakers are for high schoolers and black sneakers look like shit.
“She” is a bigger try hard than you are.
9 years ago at 9:48 am“It” being chlamydia.
9 years ago at 10:24 amCombining yours and buttery’s comments, the caption now reads “Big try hard gets clamydia”
9 years ago at 4:45 pmThat sounds like a strange porn title
9 years ago at 2:41 pmBecause nothing says TFM like wearing new balances and contracting an STD from a 4
9 years ago at 10:25 amNew balance. NF
9 years ago at 10:39 amLiving up to your username there
9 years ago at 11:40 amWhere in this great country are New Balances considered frat?
9 years ago at 12:16 pmWhere in this great country are you located where Newbies aren’t considered frat?
9 years ago at 4:52 pmNew Balance? Fucking nerd
9 years ago at 12:17 pmBack in the original days of TFM New Balance was considered the “frat” choice for an athletic/running shoe.
Some old heads like bacon and dorn still stay loyal to NB, but I think at this point modern fraternalism has decided that Nike is the most frat athletic shoe, (see: Nike frees, etc.)
9 years ago at 12:59 pmAasics all day errday
9 years ago at 1:07 pmNew balances will always be FaF
9 years ago at 2:45 pmMaybe it’s just me but they kind of look like geriatric shoes
9 years ago at 3:14 pmThey complete the “khakis and polo” old man look. They aren’t flashy black people high top shoes, they’re durable, american made and comfortable as hell. Plus if you live in a state that gets snow you can’t really wear boat or dress shoes all year round.
9 years ago at 4:23 pmYou’re right about everything but the American-made part. They make a lot of their shoes overseas. But if they were all American-made they’d for sure be in the Frat Hall of Fame
9 years ago at 11:51 amTwo “Fifth Years” who are probably 22-26 years old at this point are the ones vouching for NB. I think I rest my case.
9 years ago at 6:04 pmI don’t know what these damn kids are talking about, Lou. No other brand has created shoes that go by the title: “Frat cleats”. NB’s are American= Frat, the 990-998’s are expensive= Frat, and grey is the proper look. All-white sneakers are for high schoolers and black sneakers look like shit.
9 years ago at 12:21 amNot sure where you’re coming from. New Balances are, and will always be frat.
9 years ago at 4:51 pmThank you for the lesson in frat history. I recant my previous slander and accept that I am new money.
9 years ago at 7:01 amNew money trash. You’re muff cabbage.
9 years ago at 7:41 amNew Balance are the running shoes equivalent of cargos unless you’re over the age of 50.
9 years ago at 1:11 pmFuck you and your stupid name
9 years ago at 10:20 amgay
9 years ago at 1:24 pm*Fuckboy
9 years ago at 2:34 pm