Posted on 11/10/2016 7:52:51 PM PST by Phillyred
The Boston-based footwear maker has opposed the Trans-Pacific free trade agreement; rival Nike supports it
New Balance Athletic Inc. may be the first corporation to get hit by backlash against President-elect Donald Trump. The privately held sneaker company—long an opponent of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement—welcomed the election of Mr. Trump as a reprieve from the policies of President Barack Obama. “The Obama administration turned a deaf ear to us and frankly, with President-elect Trump, we feel things are going to move in the right direction,” Matthew LeBretton, New Balance’s vice president of public affairs, said in an interview on Wednesday.
The comments sparked controversy on social media, with hundreds of users posting on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram that they would throw out their sneakers or boycott the brand. Some posted videos setting their shoes on fire. Others uploaded photos of the shoes in the garbage.
“I back your stance on the TPP but to support a hate monger like Donald Trump is disheartening,” wrote Instagram user “inasentimentalmood” on the New Balance account. “I believe I’ve bought my last pair.“ The comments were posted beneath a statement by New Balance that the company believes ”in acting with the utmost integrity and we welcome all walks of life.”
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And they don’t advertise. All their profits go back into their shoes.
I’ve worn them for over 10 years.
Me, too. Just kicked off a nice comfy pair of New Balance running shoes as I came in the door and now I have a great reason to stick with that brand.
> “The comments sparked controversy on social media, with ***hundreds*** of users posting on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram that they would throw out their sneakers or boycott the brand.”
Hundreds? HUNDREDS???
I have a relative with is a marathon runner and physical therapist and she only wears New Balance. Thus, I tried NB and like them best.
Still a private company so maybe they’ll hold strong. I hope Trump administration will stick up for companies and people targeted by pc police! They are killing the first amendment!
wished I could, but their shoes don’t work for me.
due to nerve damage in my feet I’m sure.
“setting their shoes on fire...” Proves that the anti-NB people are illogical and unethical losers with poor public relations skills. If I owned NB, then I would say, “Get lost. We serve customers who train to win.”
Goodonya !
Not putting up with this leftist targeting crap anymore.
I eat a lot a Chick-Fil-A now, too, ........... and I don't really even like chicken all that much.
I own a pair of NB shoes. They are the most comfortable tennies I have ever owned.
I have wide toes, but a narrow heel. And flat feet.
I wear a pair of NB walkers every day. The first pair I bought was 3 years ago; lasted me for 2 years of every day, all day wear. When I had to give them up, I went back and bought another pair.
They’re expensive, but are worth it. The shoes I used to wear would break down in about a month and start causing my feet to hurt. No more.
Thank you!!!!
They are NOT 100% made in the USA.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-balance-shoe-materials-arent-all-u-s-made-1412109111
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I just decided I need some new sneakers.
Attacks by the left against privately owned American businesses have a way of backfiring. Think Hobby Lobby, or Chick-fil-A.
But feel free, lefties, feel free. Conservatives will more make up for any loss you might cause.
My ASICS are wearing out. Any suggestions for another brand ?
Most runners are liberals. @Gibbsy in a pickle.
I always buy these because they work for me. Besides most boycotts never work.
That was Steve Jobs’ signature brand. Black turtleneck, denim and New Balance.
Didn’t Sarah Palin wear New Balance?
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