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Vans vs New Balance

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Footwear Types	Skate shoes, canvas sneakers, slip-on shoes	Running shoes, lifestyle sneakers, trail shoes, training shoes	—	—
Intended Activities	Skateboarding, everyday casual wear	Road and trail running, gym training, everyday wear	—	—
Signature Models	Authentic, Old Skool, checkerboard Slip-On	990 series (made in US and UK), Fresh Foam 1080	—	—
Cushioning & Comfort Technologies	—	Fresh Foam cushioning (e.g. 1080), FuelCell performance foam (highest energy return of NB foams)	—	—
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	—	—
Headquarters	Costa Mesa, California, US	Boston, Massachusetts, US	—	—
Parent Company	VF Corporation (since 2004)	Privately held (New Balance Athletics, Inc.)	—	—
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	—	—
Manufacturing	—	Factories in the US and the UK (Flimby, England) alongside overseas production	—	—

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