Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Originally introduced in 1993, New Balance 998s were the first to utilize the company’s Abzorb cushioning, combining it with a ...

A handful of American brands are still assembling footwear right here in the U.S. These companies keep local manufacturing alive through craftsmanship, innovation, and sometimes, sheer stubbornness.

Sneakers made in the United States cost significantly more than those made in China, Vietnam or Indonesia. This cost difference stems from higher wages, tighter regulations and a lack of scale in U.S.

In an old brick mill building in Skowhegan, Maine, production line workers are cutting, stitching and gluing New Balance sneakers. The company calls them lifestyle shoes, better known for their looks ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The New Balance “N” is up there with the Nike Swoosh, the Adidas ...