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Why We Love This Deal
The late ‘90s happened long enough ago that the fashions of the era are eligible for revival as “retro” pieces for the first time. Some of the most popular revivals have been of so-called Y2K sneakers—the busy, chunky, athletic shoes that were popular back then. Nike P-6000 SEs and Saucony Ride Millennium Low Tops are good examples of this old but new trend, as is this pair of New Balance sneakers that just went on sale.
Originally released in 1999, New Balance 1000 Sneakers are on sale for just $90 at Joe’s New Balance Outlet thanks to a special secondary discount, which totals 40% off their normal $150 price tag. The deal is good on two colorways, Dark Olivine with Magnet and Silver Metallic with Raincloud, which are listed on separate pages. The special promotion runs until Sept. 27, but there’s no guarantee that these sneakers will be in stock until then.
New Balance 1000 Sneakers, $90 (was $150) at Joe’s New Balance Outlet
What Shoppers Should Know
- Originally Released: 1999
- Materials: Textile mesh and synthetic upper, polyurethane and Abzorb midsole, rubber sole
- Sizes available: 5-12 (every half size), 13
These sneakers have mesh underlays emerging from more prominent overlay panels on the upper, an inversion of the typical design for sneakers like these. The laces run underneath a synthetic tongue covering, and the soles are amorphous and intricately detailed.
The result is a technical, rugged look that almost makes these look like trail runners. Inside, there’s a midsole made of polyurethane and Abzorb, New Balance’s proprietary cushioning material. Per the reviews, it does the job nicely.
Related: New Balance’s Stylish 1906R Sneakers Are Now Over 40% Off
What Reviewers Are Saying
These shoes have 11 ratings, and 10 are five-star votes. One wrote that these shoes are “super comfortable and stylish at the same time,” a dual endorsement that many other shoppers also made in their reviews. Another shopper called these “the best New Balance shoes that I own.”
“New Balance is doing right by the 1000 model,” another verified purchaser wrote, calling this a “Beautiful colorway,” and saying that “the quality of the materials used is great.”
In other words, those who’ve worn them say that New Balance 1000 Sneakers are beautiful inside and out, so the chance to score a pair for less than $100 is one you shouldn’t miss. And while this sale runs through the end of this week, you should shop ASAP for a better chance that the size you need doesn’t sell out before you can snag a pair.
