surprisingly cool

I know I make fun of my friends that wear New Balance shoes like its my job, but they just got a tiny bit cooler. Pairing with the company 686, New Balance is creating snowboard boots coming out this year. And if they're anything like what my friends say to defend themselves ("Jeez I only wear them because they're comfy"), these could be a great buy.

Also, there's a Recco avalanche rescue system built into them, so if you get lost/buried in a mountain its not the end of the world.