New NB/Disney Shoes

[cewait]

Sounds like New Balance the runDisney will be making an announcement today on the 2014 shoe(s).

Stay tuned

 

[wiigirl]

Thanks!

 

[cewait]

Well, it's almost a non-event event.

They are basically confirming what the rumor mill has known. Cushioned shoes, more characters and kiddo shoes.

disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/12/new-shoes-new-disney-characters-join-the-new-balance-rundisney-family

 

[steph0808]

I always wear New Balance 890s and I am so glad they are doing runDisney in that version now! I hope I can snag some at the Princess expo.

 

[BlackPearl695]

I'm new to the whole Run Disney thing and I have a couple questions. My husband and I will be in WDW during Marathon Weekend in January, but the 5K event is sold out. Can you still run it, just for the experience? Can we attend the expo even if we are not registered? Can we make purchases at the expo?

 

[Dug720]

I'm new to the whole Run Disney thing and I have a couple questions. My husband and I will be in WDW during Marathon Weekend in January, but the 5K event is sold out. Can you still run it, just for the experience? Can we attend the expo even if we are not registered? Can we make purchases at the expo?

Expo, yes.

Race, no.

 

[BlackPearl695]

Which are the 2014 shoes? Cinderella & Goofy or Sorcerer Mickey & Pink Minnie? I'm confused! Does anyone know how much they cost?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...acters-join-the-new-balance-rundisney-family/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ghlight-new-2014-new-balance-rundisney-shoes/

 

[Disneychix]

I think all 4 are for 2014. Some may be kids?

 

[Dug720]

I so wish they would quit assuming all women want Minnie. I despise Minnie!!!!

(Of course, I can't wear NB, so it's a moot point for me personally, but I know I'm not the only woman who hates being pigeonholed with Little Miss "Yoo-Hoo!!")

 

[John VN]

I so wish they would quit assuming all women want Minnie. I despise Minnie!!!!

(Of course, I can't wear NB, so it's a moot point for me personally, but I know I'm not the only woman who hates being pigeonholed with Little Miss "Yoo-Hoo!!")

DW is a Mickey fan not really Minnie at all.

McFlurry John

 

[Dug720]

DW is a Mickey fan not really Minnie at all.

McFlurry John

Exactly!!! I get all twitchy that they're making it so "Mickey is for boys; Minnie is for girls" right from Disney Baby stuff - it's near impossible to find something with Mickey that doesn't have a "boys" label on it.

This is where customizable shoes - while expensive - would be better.

 

[paxsarah]

Well, dang. I didn't really have any desire to buy the 860s, but I actually like the 890 as a shoe. Now I may have to take a look at these.

 

[networktek]

its going to be tough which shoe to get.

 

[cewait]

I so wish they would quit assuming all women want Minnie. I despise Minnie!!!!

(Of course, I can't wear NB, so it's a moot point for me personally, but I know I'm not the only woman who hates being pigeonholed with Little Miss "Yoo-Hoo!!")

Around our house she is known as the B--ch. Once because she has no talent and flops onto Mickey's star but also we have a Toy Fox Terrier who is about a Chihuahua sized and her name is Minnie.

 

[cewait]

Oh, there is a strategy for those looking for a shoe and do not mind making a looping trip around the expo; especially for those looking to arrive earlier in the day. Instead of lining up for the Bibs at the HP Field House, line up over at the Josten's Center before opening. The New Balance folks may be out early to size and hand out coupons for shoes, but do not count on them being out. If they do not, head directly to the NB booth as the doors open. Stand on line and purchase your shoes then head over to HP for your bib and then back to Josten's for the race shirts. If not early, the NB line will be your longest wait by far.

The other option if traveling with friends or family would be to have one party (preferably the one who is not interested in the shoes) line up at HP with absentee packet pickup papers in hand. The ones wanting shoes could then line up at Jostens. Hopefully by the time the NB line was cleared the bibs and jerseys would also be in hand.

 

[taratru]

I almost bought the men's model because I like the shoes so much and love the idea of an awesome souvenir like that. But I just couldn't pull the trigger on expensive shoes that didn't really fit well.

I am *beyond* annoyed at the whole "you're a girl, so you must love pink or Cinderella, so those are your choices" bit. Lord. Customizable, runDisney. Everyone's doing it.

 

[Little Flower]

I really want a pair if the original Minnie shoes (although I may change my mind when I see the new one lol). We don't get them here in the UK, can you buy them in sports shops in the US or is it a marathon purchase at the expo's?

 

[icicle]

My first thought upon seeing the Cinderella picture was that it looks just like the princess shoes they sell at walmart for toddlers. Hope the final reveal changes my opinion.

 

[fairestoneofall]

I so wish they would quit assuming all women want Minnie. I despise Minnie!!!!

(Of course, I can't wear NB, so it's a moot point for me personally, but I know I'm not the only woman who hates being pigeonholed with Little Miss "Yoo-Hoo!!")

i don't despise Minnie, but i wouldn't want shoes featuring her. i'd much prefer Mickey or Donald.

 

[lkh]

I just hope they have plenty in stock. I'm trying to change my flight to Tuesday instead of Wednesday morning so we'll get to the expo at open. Between the shoes and the Dopey merchandise, I'm worried something I want will be gone quick!