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New Balance 1221

6 user reviews of New Balance 1221 See all

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Michael Lees

Excellent especially since I got them from New Balance's factory shop for less than £40. RRP is something like £80-90 so I bought two pairs. Had no problems with them. Have run up to 7 miles in them and they fe Continue reading...

Claire Ling 3

A comfortable and supportive shoe which hold up against long runs Continue reading...

Michael Snow

I've raced in them and trained in them and they still give me as much as they can even after I've run them into the ground, then I go out and buy a new pair! Continue reading...

Lynne Phillips

would not buy New Balance again Continue reading...

C Tobin

Disappointing. They seemed fine in the shop but I really notice the difference to Asics when you put in the miles. I typically run 7-8 miles on dirt track but did a marathon in these when they were new. Continue reading...

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ian wood

..been away from running for 6/9 months and need to replace my old NB 1221's. Can you tell me whtehr these are still readily available or have they been replaced with a new model (which is what normally happens to me when I find a good pair of shoes!)

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 13:10

Jon.

Have you tried Bourne Sports? They often sell off older models.

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 13:31

SoVeryTired

What, like the woman they always have in their brochures?

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 13:42

Jon.

LOL!

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 13:49

annajo

Yes, the 1221s are still available and haven't yet been replaced by a new model. You should be able to find them at most retailers that stock New Balance

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 14:00

annajo

(Jon, SVT - behave!)

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 14:00

SoVeryTired

Jon - you provided the perfect cross. I just nodded it in.

Ian - have you tried the NB factory shop? Might be worth a bet for getting older models cheap.

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 14:00

SoVeryTired

(Hangs head in shame)

Sorry Ian. Sorry annajo.

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 14:02

SoVeryTired

If they're a current model, I believe Sweatshop would probably stock them.

;-)

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 14:02

annajo

hmmm, i guess they would...!

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 14:06

Lame Duck Girl - DNS FLM

Yes, they are still around. I've a pair of Size 9's done maybe 100miles for sale! (they're fine if muddy, just too wide for my feet).

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 15:08

Lars

I bought a pair of them about a month ago at Run&Become.

Posted: 28/04/2005 at 15:21

Alex Hunter

The NB outlet at Kewick had them at £60 last month.

Posted: 29/04/2005 at 17:27

ian wood

..six months on...are they still around - where is the cheapest place to buy them at the mo?

Posted: 18/10/2005 at 12:58

Graeme Smith 3

Still available at the New balance shop for £60

Posted: 18/10/2005 at 13:11

ian wood

Is that online graeme?

Posted: 18/10/2005 at 13:13

ian wood

Looks as though they havnt got my size...looking for UK 11.5 / 2E if anyone knows where I can get them at less than 100 quid..

Posted: 18/10/2005 at 21:45

Hamertime

Sportshoes Unlimited £ 76.00 ish

Posted: 18/10/2005 at 21:52

Richard Davis 6

Can anyone tell me where the NB factory shop is? Can you buy online, or is it just in one of these outlet villages and you have to go in person?

Thanks alot

Posted: 17/05/2006 at 11:39

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Richard

Three of them in Cumbria. No on-line ordering but all do mail order (£5 postage).

Flimby
New Balance Athletic Shoes (UK) Ltd
St Helen's Lane, Flimby
Maryport, Cumbria
Tel : 01900 602 850

Monday - Friday : 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday : 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Keswick
15 Bank Street Keswick
Cumbria, CA12 5JY (opposite the police station)
Tel : 01768 774 631

Monday - Saturday : 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Sunday : 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Shap
Main Street, Shap, Penrith
Cumbria, CA10 3NL
Tel : 01931 716 333

Monday - Friday : 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday : 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Posted: 17/05/2006 at 14:09

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