Author Archives: Nathan

New Balance running clothes

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Nathan

One of the nice things about New Balance Vancouver is that we’re not just a shoe store – we’re a full-on running store, stocking everything from technical compression tights through stylish retro jackets. I sat down today with Christine, our … Continue reading →

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What shoes should I wear to the Spartan race?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Nathan

Running, climbing, crawling, and jumping… Spartan Racers do it all – that’s what makes it so fun! But all those movements put stress on your feet and without the proper footwear; your performance is going to suffer. Running shoes are … Continue reading →

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New Balance 1080 v2

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Nathan

Hi everyone, my name is Alex Harvey; I’m from New Balance Vancouver, and today I’m going to talk about the mens’ and womens’ 1080 version 2. The predecessor to this one was the 1080 v1, which was an extremely popular … Continue reading →

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New Balance 956 Review

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Nathan

Hello everyone, my name is Alex Harvey; I’m from New Balance Vancouver, and today I’m going to talk about the mens’ and womens’ 956. The 956 is an extremely popular shoe. Probably the main reason is because it’s 100% waterproof … Continue reading →

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New Balance 940 Review

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Nathan

Hi everyone, my name is Alex Harvey, I’m from New Balance Vancouver, and today I’m going to talk about the mens’ and womens’ New Balance 940. The 940 is known as a high stability model – stability meaning that it … Continue reading →

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When should I replace my running shoes?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Nathan

Hi, I’m Jordan from New Balance Vancouver. One of the most common questions that I get asked is “How often should I replace my running shoes?” It’s recommended you do so every 800 kilometres. For the average runner running three … Continue reading →

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What are Cross Trainers?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Nathan

One of the most useful all around types of shoes is the cross trainer – a shoe built for quick lateral (left-to-right, etc.) movements. Popular in gyms and crossfit settings, these shoes feature flat, grippy soles and leather uppers to … Continue reading →

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New Balance Running Shoes: How to Choose

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Nathan

One of the plus sides about New Balance running shoes is that we have a TON of different styles. And one of the down sides about New Balance is that we have a ton of different styles. It’s great when … Continue reading →

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Friends and Family Sale

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Nathan

This weekend only, we’re featuring our lowest prices of the year in-store at New Balance Vancouver. All regular-priced items are the same price that friends and family members pay: 25% off. This sale only happens once a year at New … Continue reading →

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New Balance Fall Classic 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Nathan

The last great run of the year – and our favourite run of the year – is coming up. The New Balance Fall Classic is shaping up to be just as fun as last year’s. In addition to a fun … Continue reading →

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