The NB rep on here said that the were coming out with some new models soon. Well, where are they? The RC769 looks like it has been discontinued too. I never wanted to buy a pair because I didn't want them to make more like that after they got rid of the RC152, RC1001, etc. Maybe it is a good shoe in person, but I never wanted to order one to see. That heel thing looks too weird.
I really like the RC205, but it is just way too expensive at the $100 range. It seemed to me that NB flats were always a really good value, but there are better options for much less than that. Now it feels like I need to save them instead of wear them all the time.
This says that they are bringing the 205 back in Europe this fall. The different upper option looks even better.
http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/new-balance-europe-2010-fallwinter-preview/
Really, how hard is it for them to sell shoes like the RC130X and the new RC205 in the US that they already make and sell elsewhere? You basically need to order flats online anyway. Why don't they just send some this way to one of the larger online stores (not just NBwebexpress). It is very annoying switching brands because NB has no flat options.