New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, building global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. New Balance is the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA, which represents a limited portion of our US sales. New Balance owns five factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 5,000 associates around the globe, and in 2014 reported worldwide sales of $3.3 billion. The products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving the performance technology you need and the style you want. Always in Beta: BETA is a state of relentless improvement. Where there is no finish line to what's possible. We dream, we wake up and improve upon yesterday. Always Pushing Always Pursuing Better Failure is a test and success is not an end. We are constantly Evolving. There is no end to what we become. The latest Vazee Coast collection is a blend of contemporary design with ultimate comfort. Fusing a technical, knit upper with a ground contact IMEVA midsole, the Vazee Coast v2 is resilient enough to handle whatever your day throws at you. A unique collapsible heel construction lets you choose how to style your run; use it for a more secure fit, or collapse and slide in for a more casual look.