| Footwear Types | Trail running shoes, hiking shoes, sportstyle sneakers, recovery slides and mocs, ski boots | Running shoes, lifestyle sneakers, trail shoes, training shoes | — | — |
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| Intended Activities | Trail running, hiking, alpine terrain, skiing, everyday wear | Road and trail running, gym training, everyday wear | — | — |
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| Signature Models | XT-6, XT-Whisper, Speedcross, X Ultra, XA Pro, ACS, RX Slide | 990 series (made in US and UK), Fresh Foam 1080 | — | — |
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| Cushioning & Comfort Technologies | One-pull lightweight lacing, foot-cradle fit and hold system, medial and lateral stability support, terrain-tuned rubber compound and lug outsoles | Fresh Foam cushioning (e.g. 1080), FuelCell performance foam (highest energy return of NB foams) | — | — |
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| Returns Policy | Not verified | US: 45 days from shipment or store purchase, items in new condition; online returns free for members, US$5 restocking fee for non-members | — | — |
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| Sustainability Initiatives | Designs aimed at full recyclability and circular manufacturing on selected products | — | — | — |
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| Headquarters | Annecy area (Epagny Metz-Tessy), France | Boston, Massachusetts, US | — | — |
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| Parent Company | Amer Sports (Anta Sports is largest shareholder) | Privately held (New Balance Athletics, Inc.) | — | — |
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| Width Options | — | Wider-than-usual width range, including very narrow and very wide fittings on many styles; Trackster (1960) was an early multi-width running shoe | — | — |
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| Manufacturing | — | Factories in the US and the UK (Flimby, England) alongside overseas production | — | — |
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