The folks over at Competitor got an exclusive first looks at the new designs of the 2014 New Balance runDisney Shoes and they are pretty cool! If you recall, new characters and new models have been added this year to accommodate even more Disney runners out there.
Check out the designs!
I’m definitely more partial to the design of the 890v4 model and love the colors! It looks like the Cinderella design has ribbons for laces, which is a really fun touch. They will also be coming with traditional laces as well, but I love the ribbons for walking around the parks between races 🙂
These will be available January 8, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo. Last year the shoes sold out VERY quickly, but word is there will be more in stock this year. Even if that is true, I’d recommend getting there early and expect long lines if you are interested in grabbing a pair.
You can see more photos here and for an even closer look, check out this video from runDisney!
What do you think of the new designs? Will you be picking up a pair?
I love the Cinderella shoes!! Do you know if they are for neutral runners?
Those are my favorites too! They are the 890 model which is a lightweight shoe with a lower drop and speedier run.
I love the Princess Minnie design!
I love both the Minnie and the Cindy models; I might have to splurge on a pair of each!
Ooooh I hope you do!
Love the Minnie ones!!!
When and how can we purchase ??????
You can buy them beginning next Wednesday at the WDW Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. For more info on how to purchase them there, go here: http://www.rundisney.com/blog/articles/1-2-2014-revealed-new-balance-shoes/
I don’t know much about New Balance shoes, so I’d have to figure out if they’ll work for me – but they’re smart to keep expanding the shoes. I’m sure there are plenty of people who will try a New Balance shoe just to get these Disney designs, especially if you’re running the race. They’d make a good gift for someone training for it (well in advance, of course, and after getting them fitted!)
I totally agree that it’s a smart move that they are expanding the line. I didn’t like the first model because they are too supportive for me, but I would consider getting the 890s.
Do you know if they ever sell out or run out of sizes? I’m doing the Tinkerbell Half and don’t get to go to the Expo till Sat. Hopefully they don’t run out of sizes or sell out.
They definitely do run out of sizes! This is a photo from WDW Marathon Weekend today and they have run out of various sizes and styles: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151945953393246&set=a.84612738245.86860.14299383245&type=1&theater