Do you suffer from foot pain or discomfort?  Are you having a hard time ordering custom orthotics that really feel good and function well?  Where should you go if you are looking for shoes for the whole family?  Do you have narrow or wide feet and find it almost impossible to find good fitting shoes? 

    If you or a loved one are having difficulty in any of these areas, look no further.  Our New Balance stores specialize in carrying the broadest range of New Balance shoes in Missouri and Kansas.  We carry widths from 4A to 6E and a size range from infants to men's size 20!  ^*Certified Pedorthists are staffed to fill prescriptions for custom orthotics, over the counter orthotics, shoe modifications and can even make insurance submittions to Medicare and United Health Care. 

    New Balance athletic shoes have a great reputation among doctors and nurses everywhere.  Do you know that New Balance also makes dress shoes?  The men's dress brand is called "Dunham" and women's dress brand is called "Aravon".  Dunham and Aravon, although very different in appearance, share one main goal:  To provide you with dress and dress casual shoes that fit and feel more like an athletic shoe.

Take your life back today and let us help with all of your footwear needs.  Ask your doctor about New Balance!

^*A prescription from your doctor IS needed for custom orthotics and anything being submitted to insurance.  Insurance claims cannot be made through catalog or internet orders.

Take OFF your shoes!

We put shoes on every day for many purposes. The 768 is for the morning run. The 801 goes on while we get ready for work. The 844 gets us to work, for a lot cheaper than a gas guzzler. And the Maddie or Burlington takes us in style through the rest of the day. That's 4 pair before noon! Shoes. Something we take for granted when 300 million children in the world have never owned one pair. We are concerned with comfort and style while they are concerned with health problems caused by a lack of proper footwear. Now don't panic! I'm not going to flash sad pictures on your screen but I do want to introduce you to a wonderful organization that has recently been creating smiles all over the world.

Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls runs on a simple concept. They get shoes and give them away.
Originating in reaction to the 2004 tsunami that hit Southeast Asia and then the catastrophe of hurricane Katrina, Soles4Souls is currently working in over 35 states and 50 countries. The  organization not only provides disaster relief but provides solutions for a more day-to-day need.  They accomplish this by contributing to summer camps for disadvantaged children (abused or neglected), Indian reservations, domestic abuse shelters and inner city hospitals. To find out more about Soles4Souls click here.

"How can I help?" you ask.  "Take off your shoes!"

If you live in Missouri or Kansas stop by one of our retail stores and donate your new and slightly worn shoes. Over the past two months we have sent over 150 pairs to Soles4Souls. It is recommended to replace your shoes every 5-8 months, highly understandable considering the average person takes between 8,000-10,000 steps a day. So retire your slightly worn 992's or 965's. We all have those dusty boxes in the back of our closets but do you really think those orange patent leather flats are going to get another day in the limelight? Are hightops with two layered "scrunch" socks gonna make a comeback? Bring them in and get fitted for some new kicks, with the peace of mind knowing you'll have good foot karma from donating to those in need.

*If you don't live in Missouri or Kansas, print the donation form by clicking the link above the donation box pictured. Send us this form along with any new or slightly worn shoes you would like to donate and we will send you a Brown's Shoepon in appreciation for every pair received. Brown's Shoepons can be redeemed in our stores, through Brown's catalog or BrownsCatalog.com for $5 off any regular-priced pair. *One coupon per pair.

S4S Donation Form.pdf (158.15 kb)

 I'm not sure the last Blog entry did our New Brands justice. To make an indelible impression is an impression that cannot be eliminated, forgotten nor changed. We want the newest arrivals to make as indelible an impression on you (as a customer) and your life as they did on ours.
These are shoes to really Live In! You trust and enjoy New Balance for running, walking and daily activities. Now we want you to excite your summer with Teva, Merrell, Keen and Clarks.

With the national average gas price of $3.79 per gallon (as of 5/20/08) I don't foresee myself going too far for summer vacation. In fact short trips and simple outdoor family activities are predicted to be the summer entertainment chosen by the general population this year. My friends and I plan on taking our new kicks out to the nearest National Parks. With the growing urgency to "Go Green", supporting the National Parks is a great and enjoyable way for everyone to get involved. You can start your next adventure or family outing at a National Park near you.

psssst...Bring us Along!

You may be no Myron Avery but if mild hiking is your interest, track through the trails with Merrell, Women's Siren Sport or Men's Chameleon Hex.
If you get to feeling a bit more amphibious, ride the rapids or take a leisure float with the Teva Hurricane or Keen Newport H2.
Keen didn't forget the little fish! Bring the kids along in their Newport H2 as well.

A couple other hybrid styles you may want to paddle your way through summer in would be the Men's Keen Napali or the Women's Keen Venice H2.
Not feeling so energetic yet?

Ladies relax in the Clarks Keira or slide into all day cushioning and comfort in the Clarks Culleen.
Men take your favorite gal out on a casual stroll or to the Memorial Day BBQ in the Merrell Rambler.

Anyone else excited about the new brands and how sizzlin' they can make your summer?
Maybe you could use a little more persuasion to try out and fall into summer love with our new brands. 

Hello again friends and acquaintances,

We've been through this before. Spring is here! Go outside! Around two o'clock this afternoon I stepped outside for lunch and I will admit it, I did not want to go back inside. I am absolutely positive a lot of you are sharing the same sentiment. We want to take this opportunity to introduce you to some new friends. If you are a frequent visitor you may have noticed some subtle changes and additions lately. We have added a few new brands that we are more than excited about. To help incorporate these new brands into our name we will slowly be transitioning from Brown's New Balance to Brown's Catalog, encompassing not only the tried and true New Balance but also Merrell, Rafters, Teva, Keen, Unstructured by Clarks and Fishpond bags.
Any Questions? Of course! Allow me to introduce:

 Merrell's philosophy, "Merrell believes in continuously expanding the outdoor journey of discovery and freedom. Being outside brings us adventure and exhilaration, as well as self-knowledge and fulfillment. It blurs the boundaries between people and cultures, uniting those who enjoy exploring and seeking out new experiences. Merrell believes in encouraging and equipping everyone to get outside. It doesn't need to be complicated-outside is where you find it." So get outside in the ladies Siren Sport or the men's Moab Ventilator hiking styles. Or kick around town in the ladies strappy San Remo.

• Upper webbing is made of recycled PET from plastic water and soda bottles.
• Outsoles are made from 25% recycled rubber.
• Lining is made from 60% bamboo fiber.
• Mid wedges and outsoles are infused with jute plant fiber and cork, reducing the amount of rubber needed for production.

Tread lighter with supportive cushioning in men's and women's Tsunami's.

You're obviously familiar with BrownsNewBalance.com and possibly our catalog sent in 2-3 mailings throughout the year but we'd like to take this time to shine some light on our retail stores. We have 5 brilliant brick-and-mortar retail locations in Missouri and Kansas: NB St. Louis, NB St. Louis II, NB Kansas City, NB Branson and Brown's Shoe Center in Washington, Missouri. The same great customer service provided by our website and catalog staff can be found inside our retail locations.
Recently some of our stores and staff have been awarded and commended for just such hospitality.

Greatly representing our style and standards here at Brown's Enterprises, New Balance Branson has recently received a Best in Service Award for being ranked among the top 5 New Balance concept stores in Store Service. Congrats are also in order for Walter Klose of our New Balance Kansas City location. Walter has been deemed New Balance Associate of the Year for the Central region due to his outstanding customer service and his admirable demeanor in work ethic as an example to all employees.

And last but undeniably not least New Balance has recognized Brown's Enterprises with one of two Community Service Awards.
Commended for past and continued support of Angel's Arms, Brown's has demonstrated great responsible leadership in community service. Angel's Arms is a St. Louis based non-profit organization that provides houses and resources for foster families, with emphasis on keeping siblings together. Brown's has worked with Angel's Arms since 2005. 

So congratulations and thank you to our stores and associates for providing the "step-above" customer service our patrons have to come to expect and appreciate

If you're in the St. Louis, Branson or Kansas City areas we welcome you to step through our retail stores' doors and experience a personalized fitting in New Balance.

Check the link for store locations and contact information.
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