Fellow 998 enthusiast here. I got my first pair in 2017, and after moderate, occasional wear, my shoes at 7 years of use look like yours. I think that's probably just from the different frequencies of wear and also feet shape. Mine have been chewed on by a puppy, and I've done yard work in them, worn in the rain, day walks, etc. I definitely hear you on the clunkiness, I think that is the other side of how durable they are, compared to the 574s. My soles have held up like yours in the video, and still make a crisp dress shoe sound when I walk on hard surfaces. These could probably last another 5 years or more if you had to make them last. I got a new pair of 998s I am rotating only for nights out, etc. I'd imagine you really enjoyed wearing yours daily, maybe in workshop type settings during the first year or two. Tough shoes, with great design and value!
@r1h2qzx
2 жыл бұрын
I have owned a pair of New Balance 998 Explore by Sea for about 7 years now. The exterior has been tarnished from playing soccer in them, being in the rain quite frequently, and other things. For the first few years I didn’t wear them all that much but the past ones I’ve worn them all the time. All in all, the exterior still looks quite fine despite everything. The inside is completely torn up though on the sole and heel from heavy use. After 7 years I could probably wear them for 3 more. I recently ordered a pair of 998 Royal Suede and will always be looking for a new pair of Explore by Sea.
@Swinglele
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, you really wore it inside out and the shoe’s still got plenty of life left. I’d get a 997 grey to rotate so that you keep those for longer!
@hell0all
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, 997’s will be next!
@jondemetrius
4 ай бұрын
Dude the quality of these shoes (USA) is on par with versace and LV high end shoes!!! I'm happy I have the purple colorway
@corycooper4985
Жыл бұрын
The toe box mesh issue you'll find is from your big toe pushing up and wearing on the mesh, very common for shoes to fail there 👍
@Tvz42
3 жыл бұрын
For how much you wear them they’ve held up pretty good!
@hell0all
3 жыл бұрын
For sure. Great well made shoe.
@tsma24
3 жыл бұрын
My 6 year review, the midsole will crack and can split apart if u keep store them in a box, or don’t wear it often
@hell0all
3 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks.
@uaqnJ
Жыл бұрын
Grey 993s next or 990v6’s!
@44musher
2 жыл бұрын
Good value sneaker can you resole them ?
@hell0all
2 жыл бұрын
I did receive an email from new balance asking if I would be interested in a resole program. Not sure if they ever started it or not.
@44musher
2 жыл бұрын
I want to also thank you for your iron ranger boot videos, I bought a pair of mule skinners after your review and am quite pleased. I buy American made products when possible and seek out quality, value over time items. Keep up the great work it is certainly a reflection of your character and it helps people to make wise decisions. Greetings from Maine.
@hell0all
2 жыл бұрын
@@44musher Thats awesome, thanks! It’s a very well made boot i think. I wish you health, wealth and happiness.
@ianturnbow7011
10 ай бұрын
@@hell0allinterested in their resole program. I didn’t realize it was an option.
@hell0all
10 ай бұрын
@@ianturnbow7011 I’m not sure if the program ever materialized. I got a mass email from NB with a survey to measure interest. That was right around pandemic time so it has been AWHILE.
@tiborszatmari4200
6 ай бұрын
MADE IN USA
@user-pd1iq8el5e
3 ай бұрын
Looks like you weared a wrong size up, that’s why a hole on top
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