Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts

Assembled in NYC... a New Balance Story

I was in NYC for one day and had the opportunity to check out the New Balance Experience Store next to the Flat Iron Building. It was a cool little shop. NB actually transported part of their Maine factory all the way to New York (machinery and people). The woman showing us around had worked at the Skowhegan Factory in Maine and was brought down specifically to build shoes in the store. If you want, you can ask for her to assemble shoes right in front of you... doesn't get much more fresh than that!


















April 8, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Tammy

As you can see from the pile of shoes behind her and the fact that she's on the phone... Tammy is a busy person (and I caught her at a busy moment). Nonetheless, she still offered a nice smile for me when I took her picture!

April 7, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Arthur

I got a chance to work with Arthur for a couple of seasons. He was a very nice person to work with. It always surprised me how quickly he was able to adapt to new situations and new changes.

April 5, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Lillian

I used to work with Lillian a lot back in the day... and always enjoyed the projects we worked on together. She has done everything from from kid's shoes to women's fashion. Lillian was one of the developers responsible for the NB for Nine West collection. Great work!

April 4, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Wolf

If anyone is familiar with the movie Pulp Fiction, they will remember the scene where the gangsters get into trouble and have to call the Wolf (to help fix things). This Wolf is similar... you go to him with a problem and he helps fix it. He's a great guy to work with and also fun to have some drinks with.

April 3, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Sara

Sara is responsible for all of our costing that comes out of one factory. She's great to work with (is very good with numbers)... and as you can see, has a great smile.

April 2, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Davice

Davice is another great engineer at NB. He works on an incredibly diverse products raging from tech running to men's casual to women's fashion... Davice can do it all!
(he's also quite a stylish dresser)

April 1, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Kevin

Kevin is definitely one of the hardest working people I've ever met. He always goes above and beyond the call of duty. We are very lucky to have him on our team.

March 29, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Andy

Andy is a great engineer working at one of our factories in Asia. He definitely has a very strong technical knowledge and a desire to make awesome shoes. I got a chance to hang out with him when he visited our Boston office... and really enjoyed his personality.

March 26, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Betty

Betty is an awesome person to work with... or just hang out with. She's super nice and welcoming to anyone that is visiting Asia. Betty also does a great job with the costing department.

March 23, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Jane

Jane is another great developer that I work with. We've worked on some extremely difficult & diverse projects together over the years (ranging from cross training to lifestyle)... but no matter what the project, they always end up looking great in the end. Thanks Jane!

March 31, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Tony

Tony is a true/old school "shoe cobbler". If you gave him a hide of leather, some textile, and a bit of rubber... he can "cobble" together a shoe (Tony is kind of like the Macgyver of the footwear world). What makes Tony even better to work with is his calm and easy going personality. No matter how big the problem, he always remains cool. 

March 30, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Maggie

Maggie is an extremely colorful and bright person... I thought this picture captured her personality quite well! She's a great person to work with.

March 28, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Jef (with one 'F')

Jef is still relatively new to the NB development world, but he's done a great job filling this role. Jef is a fast learner and has a lot of potential for future growth!

March 27, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Adan

I haven't worked directly with Adan on any specific projects. However, regardless of the situation, he's always willing to help out. Adan is a great guy... and also one of the fastest talking people I've met (in English or Chinese).

March 25, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Jacqueline

Jacqueline is a material expert. Whenever I need a new material developed, I go to her and she makes it happen. Jacqueline is also one of the most stylish people in the NB office... she definitely has a great fashion sense and a great smile.

March 24, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Stan

Stan is the man. I don't know how he does it, but Stan basically does the job of 7 people... all while maintaining a cool, calm, and cheerful demeanor. He is definitely one of the most organized people I've ever met. Stan is the PF Flyers of China.

March 22, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Rame

Rame is another super talented engineer (we're lucky to have him on our team). Rame is a very hard worker that can always be relied upon. If I ever have an issue, he's usually the first person I go to for help. 

March 21, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Brick

Brick is a brilliant engineer. Knowledgeable about shoes, easy to work with, and good at understanding what we're asking for. He makes my job much easier.

March 20, 2011

Portrait of a shoe cobbler - Joan

Joan is one of our fantastic costing associates. She has a great smile and is awesome to work with.