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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Nice looking shoe that will go with everything. God bless America.
I can’t wear NB shoes because I have “A” width feet. The holes for the laces over lap when I tighten them down and my feet still wobble around inside the shoe.
I have 4 pairs of new balance. a daily basis wear and 3 brand new pairs stacked in boxes in the closet. ha.
hey everyone. here ya go.
www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com
your welcome!
Big 5 sporting goods sells a lot of New Balance shoes at a very good price.
They also use E-verify to ensure all of their employees are eligible to work in the U.S.
Sounds like two good reasons to shop there to me.
New Balance has been my shoe for years, and I didn’t even know their shoes were U.S.-made. I guess I’ll have to go buy a few more pairs.
‘wished I could, but their shoes don’t work for me.
due to nerve damage in my feet I’m sure.’
They have high-end Walking Shoes, which i own.
I’m a former Tennis Player (50 years) and have used NB Tennis
shoes for at least 20+ years.
Still wear my NB Tennis shoes wherever i go.
Prices on Amazon can’t be beat.
Great shoes great company.
I like them because they are one of the few companies who make shoes with various wide widths. Nike and other brands always seem to manufacture around D while I wear a EE.
New Balance also has some models which are made in the United States.
Ed
I have a pair of NB shoes that I’ve had for a long time - they’ve been great shoes - need to buy some new ones.
I prefer new balance, now I think I’ll get another pair.
Been buying New Balance 90% of the time for 12 years or so. No reason to stop now.
If he stays the course, I’ll buy some. The last two pairs I’ve bought have been NB.
Speaking of such.........Why dont normal people boycott products and producers of products like liberal dogs do?
because product boycotts are a waste of time and effort
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