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Veja or New Balance

40 replies

MagicMatilda · 27/09/2022 14:18

Looking for some new black trainers.

Would you be more inclined to go for Veja or New Balance?

Or maybe another suggestion ?

Thanks

OP posts:
ShesThunderstorms · 27/09/2022 14:19

New Balance for black trainers, Veja for white. I'm not sure why I think this though, I just do!

Onesipmore · 27/09/2022 14:20

Neither tbh. Sorry! Im a bit of a die hard Adidas fan! DD wears New balance and never got on with Veja's

20viona · 27/09/2022 14:26

New balance 327s. So comfy too

warofthemonstertrucks · 27/09/2022 14:31

New balance.
Veja are middle aged try hard. And very uncomfortable for ages-they take lots of breaking in.

HamHand · 27/09/2022 14:36

Agree with white Vejas. Mine didn’t need any breaking in though, always been supremely comfortable.

CuteCillian · 27/09/2022 14:41

NB are more unexpected -and therefore preferable imo.

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 27/09/2022 14:44

New Balance for me. Veja has become a bit of a clichéd brand for well off middle aged people. No one needs to get outraged at that either. It’s just an inconsequential shoe opinion.

Ilovewillow · 27/09/2022 14:45

I've had both, albeit not in black and NB are definitely more comfortable!

TattiePants · 27/09/2022 16:36

I have 4 pairs of New Balance and a pair of Vejas. Unlike other people, I don't find my Vejas uncomfortable but my New Balance are really comfortable.

TokyoSushi · 27/09/2022 16:39

New Balance 327 possibly the comfiest trainers I've ever owned!

Mercurial123 · 27/09/2022 16:45

New Balance are really comfortable. I gave my Vejas away a few years ago I hated them. Really heavy and gave me blisters every time I wore them.

astarsheis · 27/09/2022 16:58

NB 327's here too...like walking on clouds. Never like the Vejas

Original poster
MagicMatilda · 27/09/2022 17:22

Thanks for all the feedback! I think I’ll go for the New Balance, that was my initial preference :)

OP posts:
SparkyBlue · 27/09/2022 19:17

Currently planning on doing a new balance restock. They are amazingly comfortable

PreColumbian · 27/09/2022 20:02

Veja.

Lochroy · 27/09/2022 20:24

I really struggle to get past the fact that when I was at school (yes, a long, long time ago), NB were seriously uncool!

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 27/09/2022 21:15

Lochroy · 27/09/2022 20:24

I really struggle to get past the fact that when I was at school (yes, a long, long time ago), NB were seriously uncool!

I remember them being the preserve of not very cool American tourists.

PreColumbian · 27/09/2022 21:20

I’ve never known New Balance to be cool.

Londonderry34 · 27/09/2022 21:28

New Balance have no support. Vejas have jumped the shark.

chilliesandspices · 27/09/2022 21:32

My Vejas didn't need breaking in but after a year and a half the padding on the back of the heels has completely come apart. I can still wear them without getting blisters but it's quite disappointing. My 5 year old Nike trainers are in better condition.

legalseagull · 27/09/2022 21:33

I've had my Vejas over a year and they still give me blisters. The tongue is so hard it cut me!

paradyning · 27/09/2022 21:40

PreColumbian · 27/09/2022 21:20

I’ve never known New Balance to be cool.

They had a resurgence in about 1999 then we're seriously uncool again since then.

Appleblum · 28/09/2022 01:34

New balance provide better support

Mercurial123 · 28/09/2022 05:30

Didn't NB become popular when "normcore" was fashionable?

itsnotdeep · 28/09/2022 06:06

I find Vejas really comfortable.

I like the NB 327s and am planning a pair of these next I think. Agree that too many people are wearing Vejas now. I have just bought a pair of black adidas though.

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