Hey everyone! I just wanted to take the chance to thank all of you who have viewed even part of the video, liked it, or commented. This has been a passion of mine for 20+ years and for many reasons, ive never been able to sit down and create a TH-cam channel that even approached some of the biggest out there for quality and content. However, ive always viewed myself as more the anonymous collector who would pop up from time to time back in the day to show off an incredible Air Max or OG Dunk collection (yes, I was into Nike a ton too about a decade ago! The Air Max stash is still strong lol) The last decade+ however, I just totally fell in love with New Balance's message and product 100%. Thank you very much for all the kind words, it'd been a really difficult last 3 months for me personally but being able to release this and see the reaction has been worth it completely. I'll try to do some shorts here soon but part 8 will be out there soon enough! Dont forget the other 6 parts and thank you again for letting me share my passion for this amazing brand! Cheers! 🫡
Dude, no need to apologize! This is awesome! It's great to see some of these in more detail than just pictures. Thanks for the time you're taking to show all these pairs. I'm excited to see part 8
really appreciate you taking the time to check out the channel. apologies for the quality, more a lo-fi thing at the moment lol hope to get where youre at one day! cheers! 🫡
the subtle details on the jjjjound collabs...the mtl brown and uk 991...i think are maybe my favorite but the the 992's ...tbh i like every drop they did.
Very nice collection bro. Just got into NB’s but I definitely want a collection like yours, they’re so comfortable and the style is really growing on me.
@@dbSmoKi thank you! And welcome to the family! It’s an addiction I’ll admit that, all the best hunting down the pairs you like I’d start with the Teddy Santis stuff, it’s usually reasonably priced and there’s always some great pairs from each season. Cheers 🫡
My apologies for the late response but depending on your budget/taste preferences; I could recommend so really nice v3’s if you’re still looking… thanks for watching the video! 🫡
Greetings! My apologies for a lack of response, I greatly appreciate your views! Agreed the Montreal v3’s are beautiful, keep your eyes out for the Urban Grey v3’s in an upcoming video 👀 cheers, would love to be able to visit 🇵🇪 🫡
Finally tracked down the hiking laces for those, so I’ll probably reshoot them for another video, but yea the Madness v2’s are some of my favorite pairs for sure 👌🏻 also be on the lookout for a pair of madness f&f v3’s in the future 👀 cheers 🫡
Your 992 collections are dope,its one of the most expensive new balances to buy from this side of the world AUS,still hoping to score my first pair,kudos mate👊🏽
Hey, AP! I watch your videos not just bc of your rare NB collection nor your infatuation to them sneakers but rather because of my own personal infatuation with your H-O-T hands. I hope you don’t find it weird that I just simply love how pretty your hands are.
The patta dusty rose looks amazing and I hope they do more nfl team collabs. Always nice to match with the jersey at the game. The mint GR v4s are nice too. Amazing collection, hope life gets better for ya
I was going thru my YT Studio app and I’m finding a lot of really nice comments like yourself on the videos without a response, my apologies. Those Patta 991’s are their best NB imo, I’ve got the sea moss v2’s to be shown still, and they’re really nice as are the v3’s they did a few years ago, but the color and quality on those Dusty Rose/Pink are next level. Thank you for the kind wishes, appreciated so much now more than ever! Cheers 🫡
Amazing collection. Love the Pale Ales, Jokers, Madness 990v2s, and all of the 992s. I'm going on a New York trip in a week or so and am hoping to find a 992 I've been looking for! Ideally the Levis, WTAPS, or Kith Spring. Glad I picked up the Packers when they released but should have pulled the trigger on another pair or two of 992s, they are all just so hard to find now! Cheers!
@@Gorillajuicee First, I really appreciate you taking the time to check out the videos and comment! As for sourcing the rare stuff, most of that is personal relationships I’ve forged through the years with different people in the community who I can reach out to if/when I’m looking for something specific. Most of the “current” models or releases I try to get thru the main NB site and if not then goat or eBay (StockX usually doesn’t have much of the specific stuff I chase unless it’s from the last 4-5 years🤷🏼♂️). The older vintage stuff varies pair to pair but is usually something I found by networking tbh always wish anyone the best in the hunt, that’s my favorite part of collecting in general is the time and effort that goes into chasing some of these down! Cheers 🫡
You ser, have a beautiful beautiful collection. Mine only starts from 2019 onwards. One question because I noticed you are not "stretching" your shoe stretchers fully, is this just for quicker access, or do you worry the stretching (or heel thing itself) wears them out? Pure curiosity :) cheers and have a great day!
Thank you! That brand of shoe tree has a very strong metal “slinky” part that stretches against the front toe box very strongly so for those pairs (Dime 860v2’s) I just want the toe box shape maintained without over stretching the upper. Appreciate the support greatly and all the best building your collection moving forward, remember; it’s “The Intelligent Choice”. Cheers🫡
Bro idk why I’m just seeing this now, thank you for sharing with us. Love the Levi 992 and those DTLR Raven was it v3 or v4s? I always see new stuff which is so awesome. I know other people have probably said this but if you’re ever selling anything please let me know 🙏🏼
Apologies for my lack of response, very busy with work/life these days. Thank you for checking the video out, hope you could watch the others in the meantime. I’m usually only looking to sell for current/gr stuff if it’s NB, sometimes trades if it’s a pair I’ve been hunting for awhile. Hope you enjoy part 9 coming up soon! Cheers 🫡
I thought @DylanLey was the NB god but holy crap - I think your collection rivals and surpasses his. Happy to have discovered your channel. (Was trying to decided which 990v4 to get - coming from the KITH United Arrows pair)
I just appreciate you checking out the channel! As far as “NB god” or whatnot, that stuff isn’t really important to me, I like what Dylan has done for the brand with his enthusiasm/professional approach to his reviews. This always felt more like just a guy going thru shoe boxes from time to time and taking video lol wish I could be a lot more produced like his content and some others I like, but for now this is the best I can do and I appreciate people like yourself coming over to check it out however ya’ll do. Trust me, compared to 20+ years ago when it was a lot more just wearing kicks and being noticed in public if at all, this is a whole new world and as long as someone considers me “one of” the better NB collectors out there, that’s all good for me! Cheers! 🫡 Edit. The Kith x United Arrows v4 is an all time classic imo. Had one of my pairs stolen from me but that’s a story for another day smh. I’d def go with those if you were still on the fence
They do, in general v2’s have a narrower toebox/forefoot area so they work great for my foot but depending on width they may run smaller for some, such a great shoe regardless. Cheers 🫡
AP: you're a true size 11 normal width. TTS in 574s and 990v1, and go down half size in 550s, 990v3, 990v4, 990v5, 990v6? what about 990v2? 992? 998? 1500? just gathering consensus from people i trust and follow all things NB
There’s so much to answer in this, I haven’t been ducking it; however with New Balance, the width/sizing options are that varied to begin with never mind from model to model that I understand trying to gather a consensus. Since I don’t own as many v2’s I don’t have as specific as sizing with those as I do with 998’s for example. I can go a size above or below 10.5/11 because of the shape of my foot, long and narrow depending on the width, I can fit different models in much wider ranges of sizes. 5xx series stuff like 574’s or 576’s have widely differing toeboxes for me, 574’s being wider, easier to fit compared to say the more compressed feel of the 576/7. I love 992’s as much for their comfort and ease of fit thru a wider range of sizes personally as I do all the amazing colorways that have ever released. One of the reasons I had 996’s and 574’s when I was a kid was that they were available at FootLocker here in the northeast as a 2 for 89 deal (sometimes less on sale) and in different widths and colors. As a collector I want to be able to wear everything I own, in a few rare cases I will buy a shoe that doesn’t fit me if it’s so rare or simply a collectible at that point due to age, I’d say 98% of my stuff is wearable in terms of size for me, it would and has broken my heart to finally track something down only for them to be unwearable due to either size and or wear. Cheers as always my friend. Take care 🫡
Bro how the fuck do you only have 350 subs at this point? I just found your shit for the first time tonight. This is a ridiculously monumental collection that deserves more respect. And you know the sneaker game I noticed all the little references that you drop in your videos that the community should understand. You are really representing the culture and I respect that, you are doing it the right way. If I was you I would get a nice little shoe studio and a really good camera start doing individual reviews for every one of your shoes and shirts... And take this shit over bro! 🫡 It should go without saying that you got my sub and I'm going to go back and make sure I like every one of your collection videos.
First off I want to say that a comment like this is the entire reason I started collecting kicks 20+ years ago! Thank you! This all started on a whim when my friend told me pretty much the same thing you did lol. Between a very difficult personal/family situation and my career, my attempts to organize and create better content has eluded me so far. There’s good news on the horizon in that regard in 2024 so hopefully you’ll be seeing exactly what you talked about really soon. I’m not the most social media savy (obviously 😂) so any organic sharing and word of mouth is what I’ve relied on more than the TikTok to TH-cam polished jump many others do. I want my collection to be educational and a good place for NB people to gather. Thank you again for the kind words, tell your friends and the support I’m truly grateful for! Cheers! 🫡
Hey everyone! I just wanted to take the chance to thank all of you who have viewed even part of the video, liked it, or commented. This has been a passion of mine for 20+ years and for many reasons, ive never been able to sit down and create a TH-cam channel that even approached some of the biggest out there for quality and content. However, ive always viewed myself as more the anonymous collector who would pop up from time to time back in the day to show off an incredible Air Max or OG Dunk collection (yes, I was into Nike a ton too about a decade ago! The Air Max stash is still strong lol) The last decade+ however, I just totally fell in love with New Balance's message and product 100%. Thank you very much for all the kind words, it'd been a really difficult last 3 months for me personally but being able to release this and see the reaction has been worth it completely. I'll try to do some shorts here soon but part 8 will be out there soon enough! Dont forget the other 6 parts and thank you again for letting me share my passion for this amazing brand! Cheers! 🫡
Dope collection one of the best I seen on TH-cam hands down for sure. #Salute 🔥🏆
those ravens joints are crazy
That's what a true NB lover's collection should look likes ! cheers from France
1 of the best NB collections on TH-cam 🔥💵🏆
One of the first to say a kind word, much appreciated! 🫡
Cheers From El Salvador 🇸🇻 bro amazing colection
Dude, no need to apologize! This is awesome! It's great to see some of these in more detail than just pictures. Thanks for the time you're taking to show all these pairs. I'm excited to see part 8
Some heat in here!! Good stuff man
really appreciate you taking the time to check out the channel. apologies for the quality, more a lo-fi thing at the moment lol hope to get where youre at one day! cheers! 🫡
Truly speechless, this collection is the best I've ever seen. Thank you for uploading. just incredible.
Can’t thank people like yourself enough who watch the whole video, take the time to say a kind word. Very much appreciated! 🫡
Thank you so much for sharing your collection. So many pairs I haven’t seen before!
the subtle details on the jjjjound collabs...the mtl brown and uk 991...i think are maybe my favorite but the the 992's ...tbh i like every drop they did.
Love seeing another fan of the 992s!
Very nice collection bro. Just got into NB’s but I definitely want a collection like yours, they’re so comfortable and the style is really growing on me.
@@dbSmoKi thank you! And welcome to the family! It’s an addiction I’ll admit that, all the best hunting down the pairs you like I’d start with the Teddy Santis stuff, it’s usually reasonably priced and there’s always some great pairs from each season. Cheers 🫡
@@notitleproductions Preciate you! Have a good one as well bro
Best NB collection on youtube!!!
Thank you! 🫡
Museum quality. Just incredible
Thank you! 🫡
Brooo... just heaters!! Your collection is 🔥🔥🔥 Please you need to present them individually. Keep it up 👊
Glad to see you back my guy. 🔥 as always
Thank you, apologies for the delay in response, plenty more to come! 🫡
Great collection.👌
@@Barnaby_bo much appreciated! 🫡
Dude your collection is crazy! Definitely a NB king 🫡🫡🫡
Much appreciated! 🫡
Awesome video. Glad you're back. Really cool collection. Packer 992's are so dope
Thank you for taking the time to check the video out, hope you could watch a few more, tons still to come. Cheers 🫡
Nice collection, I'm looking for an all Suede 900v3....
My apologies for the late response but depending on your budget/taste preferences; I could recommend so really nice v3’s if you’re still looking… thanks for watching the video! 🫡
Just started to collect New Balance shoes, and Loving them!! Awesome vid brother 👍
Welcome to the NB family and thank you for checking out the channel! Much appreciated 🫡
Great Collection, JJJJound Montreal I like the most, this is first time I saw one, greetings from Peru 🇵🇪 and Hapoy New Year 🎊 …
Greetings! My apologies for a lack of response, I greatly appreciate your views! Agreed the Montreal v3’s are beautiful, keep your eyes out for the Urban Grey v3’s in an upcoming video 👀 cheers, would love to be able to visit 🇵🇪 🫡
I have never once seen them 990v2...that neon green wow
Finally tracked down the hiking laces for those, so I’ll probably reshoot them for another video, but yea the Madness v2’s are some of my favorite pairs for sure 👌🏻 also be on the lookout for a pair of madness f&f v3’s in the future 👀 cheers 🫡
Your 992 collections are dope,its one of the most expensive new balances to buy from this side of the world AUS,still hoping to score my first pair,kudos mate👊🏽
Much appreciated! Nothing but respect for the NB culture in Australia, Up There have some great collaborations, cheers for checking the channel out 🫡
I hardly comment on TH-cam videos but yoooo... That is one sick collection dude!
Really appreciate it! Check out the other parts too, plenty more still to come too! Cheers 🫡
Amazing collection NB ❤❤❤
Hey, AP!
I watch your videos not just bc of your rare NB collection nor your infatuation to them sneakers but rather because of my own personal infatuation with your H-O-T hands.
I hope you don’t find it weird that I just simply love how pretty your hands are.
All good, not my thing lol but I appreciate the views! I bit my nails habitually for most of my life until recently too 😂 cheers
The patta dusty rose looks amazing and I hope they do more nfl team collabs. Always nice to match with the jersey at the game. The mint GR v4s are nice too. Amazing collection, hope life gets better for ya
I was going thru my YT Studio app and I’m finding a lot of really nice comments like yourself on the videos without a response, my apologies. Those Patta 991’s are their best NB imo, I’ve got the sea moss v2’s to be shown still, and they’re really nice as are the v3’s they did a few years ago, but the color and quality on those Dusty Rose/Pink are next level. Thank you for the kind wishes, appreciated so much now more than ever! Cheers 🫡
That 992 steel blue is great!! i love steel blue but only have 998 steel blue 😂😢 fieg should make another steel blue
Have a short coming out soon with a few more of the Kith ‘Steel Blue’ models. Cheers 🫡
Amazing collection. Love the Pale Ales, Jokers, Madness 990v2s, and all of the 992s. I'm going on a New York trip in a week or so and am hoping to find a 992 I've been looking for! Ideally the Levis, WTAPS, or Kith Spring. Glad I picked up the Packers when they released but should have pulled the trigger on another pair or two of 992s, they are all just so hard to find now! Cheers!
big fan of your vids. i’m getting into these rare new balances. i just wanna know where you do your hunting like where to find them
@@Gorillajuicee First, I really appreciate you taking the time to check out the videos and comment! As for sourcing the rare stuff, most of that is personal relationships I’ve forged through the years with different people in the community who I can reach out to if/when I’m looking for something specific. Most of the “current” models or releases I try to get thru the main NB site and if not then goat or eBay (StockX usually doesn’t have much of the specific stuff I chase unless it’s from the last 4-5 years🤷🏼♂️). The older vintage stuff varies pair to pair but is usually something I found by networking tbh always wish anyone the best in the hunt, that’s my favorite part of collecting in general is the time and effort that goes into chasing some of these down! Cheers 🫡
Amazing shoe manufacturers
You ser, have a beautiful beautiful collection. Mine only starts from 2019 onwards. One question because I noticed you are not "stretching" your shoe stretchers fully, is this just for quicker access, or do you worry the stretching (or heel thing itself) wears them out? Pure curiosity :) cheers and have a great day!
Thank you! That brand of shoe tree has a very strong metal “slinky” part that stretches against the front toe box very strongly so for those pairs (Dime 860v2’s) I just want the toe box shape maintained without over stretching the upper. Appreciate the support greatly and all the best building your collection moving forward, remember; it’s “The Intelligent Choice”. Cheers🫡
Bro idk why I’m just seeing this now, thank you for sharing with us. Love the Levi 992 and those DTLR Raven was it v3 or v4s? I always see new stuff which is so awesome. I know other people have probably said this but if you’re ever selling anything please let me know 🙏🏼
Apologies for my lack of response, very busy with work/life these days. Thank you for checking the video out, hope you could watch the others in the meantime. I’m usually only looking to sell for current/gr stuff if it’s NB, sometimes trades if it’s a pair I’ve been hunting for awhile. Hope you enjoy part 9 coming up soon! Cheers 🫡
Ganni x New Balance 1906R Yellow есть у вас???а вообще, очень крутая коллекция!!!!
I thought @DylanLey was the NB god but holy crap - I think your collection rivals and surpasses his. Happy to have discovered your channel. (Was trying to decided which 990v4 to get - coming from the KITH United Arrows pair)
I just appreciate you checking out the channel! As far as “NB god” or whatnot, that stuff isn’t really important to me, I like what Dylan has done for the brand with his enthusiasm/professional approach to his reviews. This always felt more like just a guy going thru shoe boxes from time to time and taking video lol wish I could be a lot more produced like his content and some others I like, but for now this is the best I can do and I appreciate people like yourself coming over to check it out however ya’ll do. Trust me, compared to 20+ years ago when it was a lot more just wearing kicks and being noticed in public if at all, this is a whole new world and as long as someone considers me “one of” the better NB collectors out there, that’s all good for me! Cheers! 🫡
Edit. The Kith x United Arrows v4 is an all time classic imo. Had one of my pairs stolen from me but that’s a story for another day smh. I’d def go with those if you were still on the fence
Your collection is fucking insane. So awesome.
Thank you, really really appreciated! Much more otw 🫡
Monumental
Great collection. I also have the amoebas 🦠 one of my all time faves.
Agreed! The blue pair will be in part 9 coming soon, cheers 🫡
990 v2’s fit true to size?
They do, in general v2’s have a narrower toebox/forefoot area so they work great for my foot but depending on width they may run smaller for some, such a great shoe regardless. Cheers 🫡
This video has left me speechless 🫢🔥
AP: you're a true size 11 normal width. TTS in 574s and 990v1, and go down half size in 550s, 990v3, 990v4, 990v5, 990v6? what about 990v2? 992? 998? 1500? just gathering consensus from people i trust and follow all things NB
There’s so much to answer in this, I haven’t been ducking it; however with New Balance, the width/sizing options are that varied to begin with never mind from model to model that I understand trying to gather a consensus. Since I don’t own as many v2’s I don’t have as specific as sizing with those as I do with 998’s for example. I can go a size above or below 10.5/11 because of the shape of my foot, long and narrow depending on the width, I can fit different models in much wider ranges of sizes. 5xx series stuff like 574’s or 576’s have widely differing toeboxes for me, 574’s being wider, easier to fit compared to say the more compressed feel of the 576/7. I love 992’s as much for their comfort and ease of fit thru a wider range of sizes personally as I do all the amazing colorways that have ever released. One of the reasons I had 996’s and 574’s when I was a kid was that they were available at FootLocker here in the northeast as a 2 for 89 deal (sometimes less on sale) and in different widths and colors. As a collector I want to be able to wear everything I own, in a few rare cases I will buy a shoe that doesn’t fit me if it’s so rare or simply a collectible at that point due to age, I’d say 98% of my stuff is wearable in terms of size for me, it would and has broken my heart to finally track something down only for them to be unwearable due to either size and or wear. Cheers as always my friend. Take care 🫡
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Too much heat family.
@@HeatLedgerKicks Thank you! Very appreciated! 🫡
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большое спасибо! 🫡
Bro how the fuck do you only have 350 subs at this point?
I just found your shit for the first time tonight. This is a ridiculously monumental collection that deserves more respect.
And you know the sneaker game I noticed all the little references that you drop in your videos that the community should understand.
You are really representing the culture and I respect that, you are doing it the right way.
If I was you I would get a nice little shoe studio and a really good camera start doing individual reviews for every one of your shoes and shirts... And take this shit over bro!
🫡
It should go without saying that you got my sub and I'm going to go back and make sure I like every one of your collection videos.
First off I want to say that a comment like this is the entire reason I started collecting kicks 20+ years ago! Thank you! This all started on a whim when my friend told me pretty much the same thing you did lol. Between a very difficult personal/family situation and my career, my attempts to organize and create better content has eluded me so far. There’s good news on the horizon in that regard in 2024 so hopefully you’ll be seeing exactly what you talked about really soon. I’m not the most social media savy (obviously 😂) so any organic sharing and word of mouth is what I’ve relied on more than the TikTok to TH-cam polished jump many others do. I want my collection to be educational and a good place for NB people to gather. Thank you again for the kind words, tell your friends and the support I’m truly grateful for! Cheers! 🫡