Apply to become a New Balance tester and if you qualify, you could score some new shoes. Read their requirements, and if you feel you meet those requirements, sign up for their Wear Test Program. Right now they are looking for adults and children (must have legal guardians permission) to test out their shoes. Please note: At the end of the test period, you will have to return the shoes for evaluation.
From their site: By participating in the Wear Test program, you can help New Balance and its family of brands make its products fit and perform better. Select the brand you want to test (New Balance, PF Flyers, Dunham, Aravon, or Warrior), if you are then selected as a Wear Test candidate, all you have to do is:
- Wear prototype products
- Test these products based on comfort, durability, and performance
- Improve our products by letting us know what you think