Okay, so let’s talk about these New Balance 9060s, the pink and purple ones. I’d been seeing this chunky sneaker style everywhere, you know? And my old walking shoes were seriously done for. Like, falling apart done for.
Getting Interested
I was just scrolling online, not really looking for anything specific, maybe some new socks or something. Then bam, these popped up. The shape, the 9060, it’s kinda different, right? Bold. And the colors – pink and purple. Normally, I’m not a super bright colors guy for shoes, stick to my greys and blacks usually. But something about this combo just caught my eye. It wasn’t like neon crazy, more like a muted, kinda cool pink and purple mix. I kept thinking about them for a few days.
Making the Jump
So I thought, why not? Need new shoes anyway. Might as well try something a bit different. Found my size online, wasn’t too hard to find actually, which was a surprise. Clicked order. Done. Waited for the package like a kid waiting for candy. Took a few days to arrive, standard stuff.
First Look and Feel
The box arrived, pretty standard New Balance box. Opened it up. Okay, first thoughts:
- They look even chunkier in person. Definitely a statement shoe.
- The colors are nice. The pink isn’t too bubblegum, and the purple is kinda dusty. Works well together.
- Felt lighter than I expected, looking at how big they are.
Pulled them out. The materials felt decent, suede bits and mesh. Seemed well put together, no glue stains or weird stitching. So far, so good.
Trying Them On
Then I put them on my feet. Slid right in. Felt snug, but in a good way, not tight. Laced them up. Stood up. Okay, yeah, these feel comfy straight out of the box. Got that nice cushiony feel underfoot. Walked around the living room a bit. Felt stable, despite the thick sole. They looked kinda big on my feet, not gonna lie, but I expected that. It’s the style.
Taking Them Out
First real test was just a trip to the grocery store. Nothing major. Paired them with some simple jeans and a grey hoodie. They definitely stand out. Felt good walking around the aisles, no rubbing, no sore spots. Felt bouncy. Actually got a compliment from the cashier, which never happens with my boring old shoes. She just said “Cool shoes!”. Made me chuckle.
Wore them a few more times since, just for casual stuff, running errands, meeting a friend for coffee. They’re holding up well. Still comfortable after being on my feet for a couple of hours. The chunky sole does take a tiny bit of getting used to when driving, just gotta adjust where your foot sits, but no big deal.
Final Thoughts For Now
So yeah, that’s been my experience with the pink and purple 9060s. They’re comfy, they look pretty cool if you like that chunky style, and the colors are fun without being too loud. They definitely get noticed. Happy I stepped out of my usual boring shoe zone for these. They seem like solid everyday sneakers if you want comfort and a bit of a different look. Glad I picked them up.
