Well, New Balance does offer 4 easy payments on the shoes.

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Began buying the NB 993's online about 15 years ago.

Really too heavy for running, but well made and comfortable. More importantly the size was consistent and the series did not get discontinued.

Could always find an Ebay deal by a recognized seller at about a hundred bucks, or just over.

Wisely picked up three pair at the begining of the Trumpdemic. About $80 per.

Could use some new ones. Ebay prices are to the Moon so I check the NB site. $218 a pair delivered. Never financed shoes and won't now.

Time to switch back to Adidas.